For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,133 students in 72736, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 72736, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72736, AR are Gravette Middle School, Gravette Upper Elementary School and Gravette High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72736 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72736, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72736, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gravette Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
607 Dallas St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Gravette Upper Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 8th Ave Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140
Gr: 3-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Gravette High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Lion Dr S
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
601 El Paso St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Gr: PK-2 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72736, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72736, AR include Gravette Middle School, Gravette Upper Elementary School and Gravette High School.
How many public schools are located in 72736?
4 public schools are located in 72736.
What percentage of students in 72736 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 72736 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72736?
72736 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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