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ZIP 72520 — Schools & Education

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

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 72520

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

ZIP 72520 (AR) is associated with Salem School District (LEA 0512090) 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 5.9 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 Missouri State University-West Plains about 24.6 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Salem School District
LEA ID
0512090
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (21)

  • Missouri State University-West Plains24.6 miles (39.6 km)2yr-public
  • Ozarka College25.3 miles (40.8 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home37.5 miles (60.4 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville41.7 miles (67.2 km)2yr-public
  • Lyon College42.7 miles (68.7 km)4yr-private
  • Black River Technical College44.1 miles (70.9 km)2yr-public
  • Williams Baptist University47.2 miles (75.9 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Newport59.7 miles (96.1 km)2yr-public
  • Texas County Technical College64.3 miles (103.5 km)2yr-private
  • Crowley's Ridge College67.2 miles (108.1 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University69.3 miles (111.6 km)4yr-public
  • Three Rivers College76.4 miles (122.9 km)2yr-public
Show all 21 colleges & universities
  • North Arkansas College77.1 miles (124.1 km)2yr-public
  • Harding University79.0 miles (127.2 km)4yr-private
  • College of the Ozarks85.7 miles (138.0 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe91.5 miles (147.3 km)2yr-public
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church95.9 miles (154.4 km)2yr-private
  • Hendrix College97.9 miles (157.5 km)4yr-private
  • Bryan University99.0 miles (159.3 km)4yr-private
  • Central Baptist College99.0 miles (159.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Arkansas99.7 miles (160.5 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
SALEM HIGH SCHOOLpublic——5.8 miles (9.3 km)
SALEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——5.9 miles (9.5 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72520

What school district is ZIP code 72520 in?
ZIP 72520 (AR) maps to Salem School District (LEA ID 0512090) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72520?
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 72520 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72520 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher26.2%
High school52.4%
Less than HS21.4%
School districtSalem School District