For the 2025-26 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, 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 elementary schools in zipcode 72701 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), 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 (2025-26)
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.
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%
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, Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School and Happy Hollow Elementary 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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