For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 592 students in 72946, AR.
The top ranked public schools in 72946, AR are Mountainburg Elementary School, Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy and Mountainburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72946 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72946, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72946, AR 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Rank: #11.
Mountainburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mountainburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
72946, Arkansas 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72946, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72946, AR include Mountainburg Elementary School, Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy and Mountainburg High School.
How many public schools are located in 72946?
3 public schools are located in 72946.
What is the racial composition of students in 72946?
72946 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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