For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,443 students in 72740, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72740, AR are Huntsville Middle School and Huntsville Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72740 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72740, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72740, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntsville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 School Dr
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Huntsville Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
437 Park Ave
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6228
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6228
Gr: 3-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
317 N Gaskill St
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2425
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2425
Gr: K-2 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 72740, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72740, AR include Huntsville Middle School and Huntsville Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72740?
3 public elementary schools are located in 72740.
What is the racial composition of students in 72740?
72740 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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