For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,419 students in 72701, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 450 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 72701, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72701, AR are Root Elementary School, Happy Hollow Elementary School and Fayetteville Virtual Academy- Dist Conversion Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72701 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72701, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72701, AR Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Root Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Grades: K-4
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Happy Hollow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy- Dist Conversion Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #44.
Fayetteville High School East
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 W Stone St
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,685 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 N Nighland Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Grades: K-4
| 302 students
Rank: #66.
Asbell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 N Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Grades: PK-4
| 369 students
Rank: #77.
Ramay Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3064
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3064
Grades: 7-8
| 645 students
Rank: #88.
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Old Farmington Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3083
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3083
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Techical Institute Secondary Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2350 W Old Farmington Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3058
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3058
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72701, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72701, AR include Root Elementary School, Happy Hollow Elementary School and Fayetteville Virtual Academy- Dist Conversion Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 72701?
9 public schools are located in 72701.
What percentage of students in 72701 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 72701 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72701?
72701 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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