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Western Grove town, AR

ZIP 72685 — 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 72685

K-12 nearby
5
Public
5
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 72685 (Western Grove, AR) is associated with Ozark Mountain School District (LEA 0500076) 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 5 K-12 schools (5 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.5 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 North Arkansas College about 12.2 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Ozark Mountain School District
LEA ID
0500076
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (45)

  • North Arkansas College12.2 miles (19.6 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home37.7 miles (60.7 km)2yr-public
  • College of the Ozarks40.6 miles (65.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of the Ozarks48.8 miles (78.5 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Tech University53.7 miles (86.5 km)4yr-public
  • Ozarka College60.8 miles (97.9 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton63.3 miles (101.9 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas66.5 miles (107.1 km)4yr-public
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College69.2 miles (111.4 km)2yr-public
  • Ecclesia College70.6 miles (113.6 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church71.2 miles (114.6 km)2yr-private
  • Hendrix College73.2 miles (117.7 km)4yr-private
Show all 45 colleges & universities
  • Central Baptist College74.2 miles (119.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Arkansas74.3 miles (119.6 km)4yr-public
  • Bryan University75.4 miles (121.4 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri State University-West Plains77.8 miles (125.1 km)2yr-public
  • WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield77.8 miles (125.3 km)2yr-private
  • Lyon College78.6 miles (126.6 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville78.9 miles (127.0 km)2yr-public
  • Missouri State University-Springfield80.1 miles (129.0 km)4yr-public
  • Ozarks Technical Community College81.3 miles (130.8 km)4yr-public
  • Evangel University81.4 miles (131.0 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-College of Online Learning81.4 miles (131.0 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies81.6 miles (131.3 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University81.6 miles (131.3 km)4yr-private
  • Cox College82.0 miles (131.9 km)4yr-private
  • Mission University82.9 miles (133.4 km)4yr-private
  • John Brown University88.3 miles (142.1 km)4yr-private
  • Harding University90.5 miles (145.6 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Colleges of Health Education90.9 miles (146.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith90.9 miles (146.4 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe91.8 miles (147.8 km)2yr-public
  • Crowder College92.7 miles (149.2 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham96.1 miles (154.6 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas System Office96.1 miles (154.6 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College96.6 miles (155.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences98.2 miles (158.0 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock98.9 miles (159.1 km)2yr-private
  • Shorter College99.0 miles (159.2 km)2yr-private
  • Jackson Theological Seminary99.0 miles (159.3 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University System99.2 miles (159.7 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock99.5 miles (160.2 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Arkansas99.6 miles (160.3 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Baptist College99.8 miles (160.7 km)4yr-private
  • Philander Smith University99.9 miles (160.7 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
WESTERN GROVE ELEMENTARYpublic——2.9 miles (4.7 km)
OZARK MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOLpublic——2.9 miles (4.7 km)
VALLEY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——6.5 miles (10.5 km)
VALLEY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOLpublic——6.5 miles (10.5 km)
VALLEY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——6.5 miles (10.5 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72685

What school district is ZIP code 72685 in?
ZIP 72685 (Western Grove, AR) maps to Ozark Mountain School District (LEA ID 0500076) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72685?
US5 lists 5 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 5 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72685 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72685 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher14.1%
High school25.7%
Less than HS25.3%
School districtOzark Mountain School District