For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,170 students in 72395, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 72395, AR are Rivercrest Elementary School, Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy and Academies At Rivercrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72395 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72395, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72395, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1704 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Gr: PK-6 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1702 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Gr: 7-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Academies At Rivercrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
72395, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
50 Cortez Kennedy
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Gr: 5-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72395, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72395, AR include Rivercrest Elementary School, Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy and Academies At Rivercrest High School.
How many public schools are located in 72395?
3 public schools are located in 72395.
What is the racial composition of students in 72395?
72395 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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