For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,743 students in 72701, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72701, AR are Root Elementary School, Fayetteville Virtual Academy A Dist Conversion Charter School and Happy Hollow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72701 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72701, AR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72701, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Root Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Gr: K-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy A Dist Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ray
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 973-8676
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 973-8676
Gr: 2-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Happy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2175 East Peppervine Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Gr: PK-4 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Asbell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 N Sang
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Gr: PK-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 N Highland Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Gr: K-4 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72701, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72701, AR include Root Elementary School, Fayetteville Virtual Academy A Dist Conversion Charter School and Happy Hollow Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72701?
5 public elementary schools are located in 72701.
What is the racial composition of students in 72701?
72701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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