For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 988 students in 72958, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72958, AR are Waldron Middle School, Adventure Online Academy and Waldron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72958 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72958, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72958, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waldron Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Rice St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Grades: 5-8
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Adventure Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Elm St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Grades: 1-12
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Waldron Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1895 Rice St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2454
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2454
Grades: K-4
| 511 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 72958, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72958, AR include Waldron Middle School, Adventure Online Academy and Waldron Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72958?
3 public elementary schools are located in 72958.
What is the racial composition of students in 72958?
72958 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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