For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,696 students in 72701, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72701, AR are Root Elementary School, Happy Hollow Elementary School and Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72701 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72701, AR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72701, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Root Elementary 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
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Happy Hollow Elementary 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: K-4
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion 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
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary 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
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Asbell Elementary 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: K-4
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 72701, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72701, AR include Root Elementary School, Happy Hollow Elementary School and Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72701?
5 public elementary schools are located in 72701.
What is the racial composition of students in 72701?
72701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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