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Winslow city, AR

ZIP 72959 — 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 72959

K-12 nearby
0
Public
0
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 72959 (Winslow, AR) is associated with Elkins School District (LEA 0505760) 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 2.1% 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 Arkansas about 20.6 miles away (4yr-public).

US5 does not yet have nearby K-12 school listings for ZIP 72959. Check back after NCES school extracts are refreshed for this area.

District & higher education
School district
Elkins School District
LEA ID
0505760
Private school share (ACS)
2.1%

Colleges & universities (23)

  • University of Arkansas20.6 miles (33.1 km)4yr-public
  • Ecclesia College31.1 miles (50.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith32.8 miles (52.8 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas Colleges of Health Education35.4 miles (57.0 km)4yr-private
  • John Brown University39.3 miles (63.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of the Ozarks39.8 miles (64.1 km)4yr-private
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College39.9 miles (64.2 km)2yr-public
  • Northeastern State University51.4 miles (82.7 km)4yr-public
  • Carl Albert State College60.8 miles (97.8 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Tech University62.2 miles (100.1 km)4yr-public
  • North Arkansas College62.2 miles (100.2 km)2yr-public
  • Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee69.9 miles (112.5 km)2yr-public
Show all 23 colleges & universities
  • Bacone College71.2 miles (114.5 km)4yr-private
  • Crowder College73.0 miles (117.5 km)2yr-public
  • Connors State College73.3 miles (118.0 km)2yr-public
  • College of the Ozarks73.5 miles (118.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain83.0 miles (133.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton86.3 miles (139.0 km)2yr-public
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College87.6 miles (141.0 km)2yr-public
  • Missouri Southern State University93.1 miles (149.8 km)4yr-public
  • Eastern Oklahoma State College93.3 miles (150.2 km)2yr-public
  • Ozark Christian College94.3 miles (151.7 km)4yr-private
  • Rogers State University95.2 miles (153.2 km)4yr-public

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72959

What school district is ZIP code 72959 in?
ZIP 72959 (Winslow, AR) maps to Elkins School District (LEA ID 0505760) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
What share of students in 72959 attend private school?
About 2.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72959 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher13.8%
High school43.3%
Less than HS12.1%
School districtElkins School District