For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,606 students in 72949, AR (there are , serving 20 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 72949, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72949, AR are Elgin B Milton Primary School, Ozark Jr/sr High School and Ozark Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72949 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72949, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72949, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elgin B Milton Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Grades: PK-3
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Ozark Jr/sr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1631 Hillbilly Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Grades: 8-12
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
Ozark Upper Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3474
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3474
Grades: 4-5
| 243 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant View Campus School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Hornet Ln
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Grades: 5-8
| 123 students
72949, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1601 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
5750 Hornet Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1301 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Grades: 8-9
| 281 students
700 N 12th St
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3021
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3021
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72949, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72949, AR include Elgin B Milton Primary School, Ozark Jr/sr High School and Ozark Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72949?
4 public schools are located in 72949.
What percentage of students in 72949 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 72949 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72949?
72949 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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