For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,001 students in 72437, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 72437, AR are Riverside West Elem. School, Buffalo Island Central Elementary School and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72437 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72437, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72437, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside West Elem. School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 Hwy 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Island Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Nelson St
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Catfish Dr
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 72437, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72437, AR include Riverside West Elem. School, Buffalo Island Central Elementary School and Riverside High School.
How many public schools are located in 72437?
3 public schools are located in 72437.
What is the racial composition of students in 72437?
72437 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).