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Witts Springs CDP, AR

ZIP 72686 — 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 72686

K-12 nearby
0
Public
0
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 72686 (Witts Springs, AR) is associated with Hector School District (LEA 0507620) 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.

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 33.3 miles away (2yr-public).

US5 does not yet have nearby K-12 school listings for ZIP 72686. Check back after NCES school extracts are refreshed for this area.

District & higher education
School district
Hector School District
LEA ID
0507620
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (39)

  • North Arkansas College33.3 miles (53.6 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Tech University37.3 miles (60.0 km)4yr-public
  • University of the Ozarks40.8 miles (65.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton42.5 miles (68.4 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home45.1 miles (72.7 km)2yr-public
  • Hendrix College52.0 miles (83.7 km)4yr-private
  • Central Baptist College53.1 miles (85.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Arkansas53.2 miles (85.6 km)4yr-public
  • Ozarka College56.3 miles (90.5 km)2yr-public
  • College of the Ozarks61.8 miles (99.4 km)4yr-private
  • Lyon College68.3 miles (109.9 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville68.8 miles (110.8 km)2yr-public
Show all 39 colleges & universities
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe72.3 miles (116.4 km)2yr-public
  • Harding University72.8 miles (117.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas System Office74.9 miles (120.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham74.9 miles (120.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College75.5 miles (121.4 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences77.0 miles (123.9 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas77.3 miles (124.3 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock77.7 miles (125.1 km)2yr-private
  • Shorter College77.8 miles (125.2 km)2yr-private
  • Jackson Theological Seminary77.8 miles (125.3 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University System78.0 miles (125.6 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock78.4 miles (126.1 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Arkansas78.5 miles (126.3 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Baptist College78.7 miles (126.6 km)4yr-private
  • Philander Smith University78.7 miles (126.7 km)4yr-private
  • Ecclesia College83.4 miles (134.3 km)4yr-private
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College84.3 miles (135.6 km)2yr-public
  • Missouri State University-West Plains85.5 miles (137.7 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Colleges of Health Education88.9 miles (143.1 km)4yr-private
  • National Park College89.0 miles (143.2 km)2yr-public
  • Champion Christian College89.4 miles (143.8 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith90.2 miles (145.2 km)4yr-public
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church92.0 miles (148.1 km)2yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Newport93.2 miles (150.1 km)2yr-public
  • Bryan University96.3 miles (155.0 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers96.8 miles (155.9 km)2yr-public
  • WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield98.8 miles (159.0 km)2yr-private

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72686

What school district is ZIP code 72686 in?
ZIP 72686 (Witts Springs, AR) maps to Hector School District (LEA ID 0507620) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
What share of students in 72686 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72686 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher18.0%
High school35.9%
Less than HS39.8%
School districtHector School District