For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,661 students in 72396, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72396, AR are Wynne Intermediate School and Wynne Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72396 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72396, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72396, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wynne Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Bridges
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5060
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5060
Gr: 3-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Wynne Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
849 E Eldridge Ave
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
1500 N Lemons
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5050
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5050
Gr: K-2 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72396, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72396, AR include Wynne Intermediate School and Wynne Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72396?
3 public elementary schools are located in 72396.
What is the racial composition of students in 72396?
72396 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Public School Rankings: Are They Accurate in 2026?
Are public school rankings accurate? Learn how rankings are calculated in 2026, what they miss, and how families can evaluate schools wisely.
How Are U.S. Public Schools Doing in 2026?
A 2026 update on how U.S. public schools are performing academically, financially, and socially in a post-pandemic era.
Helping Your Child Navigate Friendship Drama at School
Meta Description: Practical 2026 strategies for helping your child navigate friendship drama at school with confidence, empathy, and resilience.