For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,647 students in 72315, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72315, AR are Gosnell Elementary School, Blytheville Elementary School and Kipp Blytheville College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72315 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72315, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72315, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gosnell Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Blytheville Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 W Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Grades: 3-5
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Blytheville College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1007 S Franklin St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 W. Chickasawba
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Grades: 6
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Grades: K-2
| 341 students
72315, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blytheville Charter School&alc (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
415 Tennessee St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7191
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7191
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
600 North Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
216 East Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Grades: 5-6
| 386 students
1107 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Grades: PK-K
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 72315, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72315, AR include Gosnell Elementary School, Blytheville Elementary School and Kipp Blytheville College Prep.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72315?
5 public elementary schools are located in 72315.
What is the racial composition of students in 72315?
72315 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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