For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 504 students in 72370, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72370, AR are Carroll Smith Elementary School and Osceola Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72370 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72370, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72370, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carroll Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Franklin
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Gr: 1-4 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 N School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Gr: 5-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
72370, Arkansas 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ocabs Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1425 Ohlendorf Rd
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 822-0574
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 822-0574
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
112 North School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Gr: 1-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
711 West Lee
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2918
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2918
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 72370, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72370, AR include Carroll Smith Elementary School and Osceola Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72370?
2 public elementary schools are located in 72370.
What is the racial composition of students in 72370?
72370 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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