For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,152 students in 72034, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72034, AR are Julia Lee Moore Elementary School, Carolyn Lewis Elementary School and Ruth Doyle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72034 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72034, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72034, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julia Lee Moore Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Country Club Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4830
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4830
Gr: K-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1805 Military Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4835
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4835
Gr: K-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Ruth Doyle Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Padgett Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6675
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6675
Gr: 5-7 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Woodrow Cummins Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Padgett Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 513-4417
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 513-4417
Gr: K-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Jim Stone Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4255 College Ave
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4808
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4808
Gr: K-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Ellen Smith Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1601 S. Donaghey St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4815
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4815
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Carl Stuart Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2745 Carl Stuart Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-2782
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-2782
Gr: 5-7 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Ida Burns Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4825
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4825
Gr: K-4 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Marguerite Vann Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2845 Carl Stuart Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4870
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4870
Gr: K-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72034, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72034, AR include Julia Lee Moore Elementary School, Carolyn Lewis Elementary School and Ruth Doyle Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72034?
9 public elementary schools are located in 72034.
What is the racial composition of students in 72034?
72034 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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