For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 745 students in 72853, AR (there are , serving 17 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 72853, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72853, AR are Two Rivers High School and Two Rivers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 72853 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72853, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72853, AR ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Two Rivers High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17727 Hwy 28 E
Ola, AR 72853
(479) 827-3150
Ola, AR 72853
(479) 827-3150
Grades: 5-12
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Two Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
314 N 6th St
Ola, AR 72853
(479) 489-4160
Ola, AR 72853
(479) 489-4160
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
72853, Arkansas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72853, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72853, AR include Two Rivers High School and Two Rivers Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72853?
2 public schools are located in 72853.
What percentage of students in 72853 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 72853 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72853?
72853 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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