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Lynn town, AR

ZIP 72440 — Schools & Education

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 72440

K-12 nearby
2
Public
2
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 72440 (Lynn, AR) is associated with Hillcrest School District (LEA 0500071) 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 2 K-12 schools (2 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.0 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 Williams Baptist University about 18.0 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Hillcrest School District
LEA ID
0500071
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (37)

  • Williams Baptist University18.0 miles (29.0 km)4yr-private
  • Black River Technical College22.3 miles (36.0 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Newport25.3 miles (40.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville26.3 miles (42.3 km)2yr-public
  • Lyon College27.3 miles (43.9 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University32.6 miles (52.5 km)4yr-public
  • Crowley's Ridge College36.1 miles (58.2 km)4yr-private
  • Ozarka College37.5 miles (60.4 km)2yr-public
  • Harding University59.4 miles (95.6 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri State University-West Plains61.1 miles (98.3 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home68.3 miles (110.0 km)2yr-public
  • Three Rivers College69.3 miles (111.5 km)2yr-public
Show all 37 colleges & universities
  • East Arkansas Community College71.4 miles (115.0 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Northeastern College73.4 miles (118.2 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe74.5 miles (119.9 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University Mid-South81.9 miles (131.9 km)2yr-public
  • Visible Music College89.0 miles (143.2 km)4yr-private
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis89.2 miles (143.5 km)2yr-public
  • The University of Tennessee Health Science Center89.9 miles (144.7 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health Sciences University90.2 miles (145.1 km)4yr-private
  • William R Moore College of Technology90.2 miles (145.2 km)2yr-private
  • Southern College of Optometry90.5 miles (145.7 km)4yr-private
  • Le Moyne-Owen College90.8 miles (146.2 km)4yr-private
  • Rhodes College91.0 miles (146.5 km)4yr-private
  • Memphis Theological Seminary92.3 miles (148.6 km)4yr-private
  • Christian Brothers University92.6 miles (149.0 km)4yr-private
  • Hendrix College92.6 miles (149.0 km)4yr-private
  • Central Baptist College93.5 miles (150.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Arkansas94.3 miles (151.8 km)4yr-public
  • University of Memphis94.9 miles (152.7 km)4yr-public
  • Remington College-Memphis Campus94.9 miles (152.7 km)2yr-private
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College96.2 miles (154.8 km)2yr-public
  • Concorde Career College-Memphis97.2 miles (156.3 km)2yr-private
  • Strayer University-Tennessee98.4 miles (158.3 km)4yr-private
  • Texas County Technical College98.4 miles (158.4 km)2yr-private
  • Mid-South Christian College98.5 miles (158.5 km)4yr-private
  • Concorde Career College-Southaven99.5 miles (160.2 km)2yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——1.4 miles (2.3 km)
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOLpublic——6.0 miles (9.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72440

What school district is ZIP code 72440 in?
ZIP 72440 (Lynn, AR) maps to Hillcrest School District (LEA ID 0500071) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72440?
US5 lists 2 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 2 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72440 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72440 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher5.0%
High school67.6%
Less than HS12.2%
School districtHillcrest School District