For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 988 students in 72958, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72958, AR are Waldron Middle School, Adventure Online Academy and Waldron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72958 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72958, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72958, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldron Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Rice St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Gr: 5-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Adventure Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Elm St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3179
Gr: 1-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Waldron Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1895 Rice St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2454
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2454
Gr: K-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72958, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72958, AR include Waldron Middle School, Adventure Online Academy and Waldron Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72958?
3 public elementary schools are located in 72958.
What is the racial composition of students in 72958?
72958 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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