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ZIP 72156 — Schools & Education

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 72156

K-12 nearby
12
Public
11
Private
1
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 72156 (AR) is associated with South Conway County School District (LEA 0512520) 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 12 K-12 schools (11 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.8 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% 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 University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton about 7.9 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
South Conway County School District
LEA ID
0512520
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (39)

  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton7.9 miles (12.7 km)2yr-public
  • Hendrix College18.4 miles (29.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Arkansas19.0 miles (30.6 km)4yr-public
  • Central Baptist College19.2 miles (30.9 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Tech University25.5 miles (41.1 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas System Office39.9 miles (64.2 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham39.9 miles (64.2 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College40.8 miles (65.6 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences42.0 miles (67.6 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock42.3 miles (68.0 km)2yr-private
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock43.2 miles (69.5 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University System43.3 miles (69.7 km)4yr-public
Show all 39 colleges & universities
  • Shorter College43.3 miles (69.7 km)2yr-private
  • Jackson Theological Seminary43.3 miles (69.7 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Arkansas43.8 miles (70.5 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Baptist College43.9 miles (70.6 km)4yr-private
  • Philander Smith University43.9 miles (70.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of the Ozarks46.1 miles (74.2 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe46.8 miles (75.4 km)2yr-public
  • Harding University54.1 miles (87.1 km)4yr-private
  • Champion Christian College58.1 miles (93.6 km)4yr-private
  • National Park College58.5 miles (94.2 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers62.8 miles (101.1 km)2yr-public
  • North Arkansas College68.7 miles (110.6 km)2yr-public
  • Lyon College68.8 miles (110.7 km)4yr-private
  • Ozarka College69.3 miles (111.6 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville69.8 miles (112.3 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home73.7 miles (118.6 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff81.0 miles (130.4 km)4yr-public
  • Henderson State University82.5 miles (132.7 km)4yr-public
  • Ouachita Baptist University82.5 miles (132.7 km)4yr-private
  • Southeast Arkansas College82.9 miles (133.4 km)2yr-public
  • Jefferson Regional School of Nursing83.3 miles (134.1 km)2yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Newport87.7 miles (141.1 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Colleges of Health Education92.2 miles (148.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith95.5 miles (153.6 km)4yr-public
  • College of the Ozarks97.3 miles (156.6 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain99.1 miles (159.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas99.9 miles (160.8 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
WONDERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——4.1 miles (6.6 km)
WONDERVIEW HIGH SCHOOLpublic——4.1 miles (6.6 km)
UACCM TECHNICAL CENTERpublic——7.9 miles (12.8 km)
MORRILTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLpublic——8.0 miles (12.9 km)
MORRILTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——8.4 miles (13.6 km)
MORRILTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——8.6 miles (13.8 km)
MORRILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——8.8 miles (14.1 km)
NEMO VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
NEMO VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
NEMO VISTA HIGH SCHOOLpublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLprivate——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
MORRILTON PRIMARY SCHOOLpublic——9.7 miles (15.5 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72156

What school district is ZIP code 72156 in?
ZIP 72156 (AR) maps to South Conway County School District (LEA ID 0512520) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72156?
US5 lists 12 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 11 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72156 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72156 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher27.4%
High school39.8%
Less than HS1.8%
School districtSouth Conway County School District