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Benton city, AR

ZIP 72019 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 72019

K-12 nearby
21
Public
17
Private
4
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 72019 (Benton, AR) is associated with Benton School District (LEA 0502960) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 21 K-12 schools (17 public, 4 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.0 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Baptist Health College Little Rock about 16.6 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Benton School District
LEA ID
0502960
Private school share (ACS)
0.3%

Colleges & universities (35)

  • Baptist Health College Little Rock16.6 miles (26.8 km)2yr-private
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers19.5 miles (31.4 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock20.5 miles (33.0 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas System Office21.6 miles (34.8 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham21.6 miles (34.8 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences22.0 miles (35.4 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas Baptist College23.4 miles (37.7 km)4yr-private
  • Champion Christian College23.7 miles (38.1 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University System23.8 miles (38.3 km)4yr-public
  • Philander Smith University23.9 miles (38.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College24.1 miles (38.8 km)2yr-public
  • Strayer University-Arkansas24.7 miles (39.7 km)4yr-private
Show all 35 colleges & universities
  • Jackson Theological Seminary25.5 miles (41.0 km)4yr-private
  • Shorter College25.5 miles (41.0 km)2yr-private
  • National Park College26.2 miles (42.1 km)2yr-public
  • University of Central Arkansas33.0 miles (53.1 km)4yr-public
  • Central Baptist College33.7 miles (54.2 km)4yr-private
  • Hendrix College34.8 miles (56.1 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton37.0 miles (59.5 km)2yr-public
  • Ouachita Baptist University41.1 miles (66.1 km)4yr-private
  • Henderson State University41.2 miles (66.3 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff46.7 miles (75.2 km)4yr-public
  • Jefferson Regional School of Nursing47.3 miles (76.2 km)2yr-private
  • Southeast Arkansas College47.8 miles (76.9 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Tech University52.2 miles (84.0 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe54.0 miles (86.9 km)2yr-public
  • Harding University68.7 miles (110.6 km)4yr-private
  • Southern Arkansas University Tech69.8 miles (112.3 km)2yr-public
  • University of the Ozarks72.9 miles (117.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana86.3 miles (139.0 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain87.3 miles (140.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello88.0 miles (141.5 km)4yr-public
  • Southern Arkansas University Main Campus98.2 miles (158.1 km)4yr-public
  • South Arkansas College98.7 miles (158.9 km)2yr-public
  • Lyon College98.9 miles (159.1 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——6.7 miles (10.7 km)
AVILLA CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——6.7 miles (10.8 km)
MT. VIEW ELEMENTARYpublic——6.9 miles (11.2 km)
UA-PTC TECHNICAL CENTERpublic——7.0 miles (11.3 km)
OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——7.1 miles (11.4 km)
SALINE COUNTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——7.3 miles (11.7 km)
RINGGOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——7.6 miles (12.2 km)
SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——7.7 miles (12.3 km)
PERRIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——7.9 miles (12.7 km)
BETHEL MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——8.0 miles (12.8 km)
BENTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——8.0 miles (12.9 km)
BENTON HIGH SCHOOLpublic——8.1 miles (13.1 km)
BENTON MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——8.2 miles (13.1 km)
ANGIE GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——8.3 miles (13.3 km)
WESTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
HARMONY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——9.2 miles (14.9 km)
HURRICANE CREEK ELEMENTARYpublic——9.3 miles (14.9 km)
HARMONY GROVE HIGH SCHOOLpublic——9.3 miles (15.0 km)
HARMONY GROVE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——9.3 miles (15.0 km)
SPRINGHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.6 miles (15.5 km)
ARKANSAS CHRISTIAN ACprivate——9.8 miles (15.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72019

What school district is ZIP code 72019 in?
ZIP 72019 (Benton, AR) maps to Benton School District (LEA ID 0502960) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72019?
US5 lists 21 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 17 public and 4 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72019 attend private school?
About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72019 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher33.2%
High school31.3%
Less than HS5.2%
School districtBenton School District