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Ward city, AR

ZIP 72176 — 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 72176

K-12 nearby
14
Public
12
Private
2
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 72176 (Ward, AR) is associated with Beebe School District (LEA 0502880) 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 14 K-12 schools (12 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.1 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 Arkansas State University-Beebe about 6.0 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Beebe School District
LEA ID
0502880
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (41)

  • Arkansas State University-Beebe6.0 miles (9.7 km)2yr-public
  • Harding University18.0 miles (29.0 km)4yr-private
  • Shorter College29.4 miles (47.3 km)2yr-private
  • Jackson Theological Seminary29.4 miles (47.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College30.4 miles (48.9 km)2yr-public
  • Strayer University-Arkansas30.4 miles (49.0 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University System31.2 miles (50.2 km)4yr-public
  • Philander Smith University31.3 miles (50.4 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Baptist College31.8 miles (51.1 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences32.6 miles (52.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas System Office32.8 miles (52.8 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham32.8 miles (52.8 km)4yr-public
Show all 41 colleges & universities
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock34.5 miles (55.5 km)4yr-public
  • Central Baptist College35.0 miles (56.2 km)4yr-private
  • Hendrix College35.1 miles (56.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Arkansas35.6 miles (57.3 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock38.1 miles (61.3 km)2yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton51.9 miles (83.4 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff53.4 miles (86.0 km)4yr-public
  • Lyon College54.9 miles (88.3 km)4yr-private
  • Southeast Arkansas College55.8 miles (89.8 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville56.0 miles (90.1 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Newport57.1 miles (92.0 km)2yr-public
  • Jefferson Regional School of Nursing57.4 miles (92.4 km)2yr-private
  • East Arkansas Community College60.5 miles (97.3 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers70.7 miles (113.7 km)2yr-public
  • Ozarka College72.7 miles (117.0 km)2yr-public
  • Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas76.0 miles (122.3 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Tech University76.3 miles (122.8 km)4yr-public
  • Champion Christian College78.0 miles (125.6 km)4yr-private
  • National Park College80.4 miles (129.3 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University87.2 miles (140.3 km)4yr-public
  • Coahoma Community College88.6 miles (142.7 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University Mid-South91.7 miles (147.6 km)2yr-public
  • Ouachita Baptist University92.0 miles (148.0 km)4yr-private
  • Henderson State University92.2 miles (148.4 km)4yr-public
  • Williams Baptist University92.5 miles (148.8 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home96.2 miles (154.9 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello97.5 miles (157.0 km)4yr-public
  • University of the Ozarks97.7 miles (157.3 km)4yr-private
  • Black River Technical College98.9 miles (159.1 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
NEW HORIZON ACADEMYprivate——3.3 miles (5.3 km)
BEEBE EARLY CHILDHOODpublic——5.3 miles (8.6 km)
BEEBE HIGH SCHOOLpublic——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
BEEBE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
BEEBE MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——5.5 miles (8.8 km)
BEEBE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——5.6 miles (9.0 km)
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——5.8 miles (9.3 km)
WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARYpublic——7.1 miles (11.4 km)
STAGECOACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
CABOT MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTHpublic——9.3 miles (14.9 km)
CABOT JUNIOR HIGH NORTHpublic——9.7 miles (15.6 km)
CABOT FRESHMAN ACADEMYpublic——9.8 miles (15.8 km)
EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.9 miles (15.9 km)
CABOT LEARNING ACADEMYpublic——9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72176

What school district is ZIP code 72176 in?
ZIP 72176 (Ward, AR) maps to Beebe School District (LEA ID 0502880) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72176?
US5 lists 14 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 12 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72176 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72176 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher17.9%
High school31.4%
Less than HS11.7%
School districtBeebe School District