For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,464 students in 72104, AR (there are , serving 37 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 72104, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72104, AR are Glen Rose Elementary School, Magnet Cove Elementary School and Glen Rose Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72104 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72104, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72104, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glen Rose Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Grades: K-4
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Magnet Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22083 Hwy 51
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Glen Rose Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Grades: 5-8
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Magnet Cove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
472 Magnet School Rd
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5466
Grades: 7-12
| 311 students
Rank: #55.
Glen Rose High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Malvern Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Sulton St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-7530
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1807 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Grades: K-4
| 680 students
Rank: #88.
Malvern High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 E Highland Ave
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6905
Grades: 9-12
| 575 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Grades: 5-6
| 283 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asu Three Rivers Career Center
Vocational School
One College Cir
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3658
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3658
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
72104, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
955 Division
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Grades: 3-4
| 340 students
339 Donnelly
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Grades: K
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72104, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72104, AR include Glen Rose Elementary School, Magnet Cove Elementary School and Glen Rose Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 72104?
10 public schools are located in 72104.
What percentage of students in 72104 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 72104 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72104?
72104 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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