For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,170 students in 72395, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 72395, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72395, AR are Rivercrest Elementary School, Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy and Academies At Rivercrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72395 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72395, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72395, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1704 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: PK-6
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1702 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: 7-8
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Academies At Rivercrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
72395, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Grades: PK-6
| 457 students
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Grades: PK-4
| 225 students
50 Cortez Kennedy
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Grades: 5-6
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72395, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72395, AR include Rivercrest Elementary School, Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy and Academies At Rivercrest High School.
How many public schools are located in 72395?
3 public schools are located in 72395.
What percentage of students in 72395 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 72395 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72395?
72395 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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