For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,270 students in 72701, AR (there are , 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, Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School and Happy Hollow Elementary 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 39%), 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72701, AR 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Root Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Gr: K-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Happy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 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
Gr: K-4 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Asbell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 W Stone St
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 N Nighland Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Gr: K-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Ramay Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3064
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3064
Gr: 7-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services 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
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Techical Institute Secondary Career Center
Vocational School
2350 W Old Farmington Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3058
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3058
Gr: 9-12
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, Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School and Happy Hollow Elementary 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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