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Best 72801 Arkansas Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,909 students in 72801, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72801, AR are Sequoyah Elementary School, Russellville Intermediate School and Russellville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72801 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72801, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 72801, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1601 West 12th Street
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Russellville Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 West 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Gr: 5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1203 West 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Gr: 6-7 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Dwight Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 West Second Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Gr: PK-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Oakland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 South Detroit
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1116 Parker Road
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72801, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72801, AR include Sequoyah Elementary School, Russellville Intermediate School and Russellville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72801?
6 public elementary schools are located in 72801.
What is the racial composition of students in 72801?
72801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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