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Oark CDP, AR

ZIP 72852 — 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 72852

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

ZIP 72852 (Oark, AR) is associated with Clarksville School District (LEA 0504380) 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 1.9 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 University of the Ozarks about 14.2 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Clarksville School District
LEA ID
0504380
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (38)

  • University of the Ozarks14.2 miles (22.8 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Tech University34.8 miles (56.0 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas44.6 miles (71.7 km)4yr-public
  • North Arkansas College46.1 miles (74.2 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Colleges of Health Education49.4 miles (79.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith50.1 miles (80.7 km)4yr-public
  • Ecclesia College53.7 miles (86.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton57.8 miles (93.0 km)2yr-public
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College58.9 miles (94.7 km)2yr-public
  • John Brown University66.8 miles (107.6 km)4yr-private
  • College of the Ozarks67.8 miles (109.1 km)4yr-private
  • Hendrix College73.8 miles (118.8 km)4yr-private
Show all 38 colleges & universities
  • University of Central Arkansas74.0 miles (119.1 km)4yr-public
  • Central Baptist College74.4 miles (119.7 km)4yr-private
  • Carl Albert State College74.8 miles (120.4 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home79.2 miles (127.4 km)2yr-public
  • Northeastern State University81.1 miles (130.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain83.4 miles (134.2 km)2yr-public
  • National Park College83.6 miles (134.5 km)2yr-public
  • Champion Christian College85.4 miles (137.4 km)4yr-private
  • Crowder College91.3 miles (146.9 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas System Office92.0 miles (148.1 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham92.0 miles (148.1 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock92.5 miles (148.8 km)2yr-private
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College93.6 miles (150.6 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences94.1 miles (151.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock94.7 miles (152.4 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University System95.8 miles (154.2 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas Baptist College96.2 miles (154.8 km)4yr-private
  • Shorter College96.3 miles (155.0 km)2yr-private
  • Jackson Theological Seminary96.3 miles (155.0 km)4yr-private
  • Philander Smith University96.4 miles (155.1 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Arkansas96.5 miles (155.3 km)4yr-private
  • Ozarka College96.5 miles (155.3 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers98.3 miles (158.2 km)2yr-public
  • Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee98.9 miles (159.1 km)2yr-public
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church98.9 miles (159.2 km)2yr-private
  • Connors State College100.0 miles (160.9 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
OARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——1.9 miles (3.1 km)
OARK HIGH SCHOOLpublic——1.9 miles (3.1 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72852

What school district is ZIP code 72852 in?
ZIP 72852 (Oark, AR) maps to Clarksville School District (LEA ID 0504380) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72852?
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 72852 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72852 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher7.4%
High school85.1%
Less than HS0.0%
School districtClarksville School District