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Edgemont CDP, AR

ZIP 72044 — 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 72044

K-12 nearby
6
Public
6
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 72044 (Edgemont, AR) is associated with Mountain View School District (LEA 0510200) 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 6 K-12 schools (6 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.2 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 Ozarka College about 31.0 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Mountain View School District
LEA ID
0510200
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (37)

  • Ozarka College31.0 miles (50.0 km)2yr-public
  • Lyon College31.3 miles (50.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville32.1 miles (51.7 km)2yr-public
  • Harding University37.7 miles (60.7 km)4yr-private
  • Hendrix College41.6 miles (67.0 km)4yr-private
  • Central Baptist College42.8 miles (68.9 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe43.2 miles (69.6 km)2yr-public
  • University of Central Arkansas43.5 miles (70.0 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton46.3 miles (74.5 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home47.3 miles (76.1 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Newport54.7 miles (88.1 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Tech University60.2 miles (96.9 km)4yr-public
Show all 37 colleges & universities
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College61.1 miles (98.3 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas System Office61.9 miles (99.6 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham61.9 miles (99.6 km)4yr-public
  • Shorter College62.5 miles (100.5 km)2yr-private
  • Jackson Theological Seminary62.5 miles (100.6 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Arkansas63.5 miles (102.1 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences63.5 miles (102.2 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University System63.5 miles (102.3 km)4yr-public
  • Philander Smith University64.1 miles (103.2 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Baptist College64.3 miles (103.5 km)4yr-private
  • North Arkansas College64.5 miles (103.9 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock65.5 miles (105.4 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock66.8 miles (107.6 km)2yr-private
  • University of the Ozarks74.3 miles (119.5 km)4yr-private
  • Williams Baptist University75.7 miles (121.9 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri State University-West Plains75.9 miles (122.1 km)2yr-public
  • Black River Technical College78.8 miles (126.9 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University84.2 miles (135.5 km)4yr-public
  • College of the Ozarks89.2 miles (143.5 km)4yr-private
  • East Arkansas Community College89.6 miles (144.2 km)2yr-public
  • Crowley's Ridge College92.8 miles (149.4 km)4yr-private
  • Champion Christian College95.0 miles (152.9 km)4yr-private
  • National Park College95.9 miles (154.3 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers96.0 miles (154.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff98.2 miles (158.0 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——5.5 miles (8.8 km)
WEST SIDE HIGH SCHOOLpublic——5.5 miles (8.8 km)
SHIRLEY HIGH SCHOOLpublic——8.1 miles (13.1 km)
SHIRLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——8.2 miles (13.2 km)
RURAL SPECIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.5 miles (15.3 km)
RURAL SPECIAL HIGH SCHOOLpublic——9.5 miles (15.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72044

What school district is ZIP code 72044 in?
ZIP 72044 (Edgemont, AR) maps to Mountain View School District (LEA ID 0510200) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72044?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72044 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72044 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher11.8%
High school25.2%
Less than HS14.7%
School districtMountain View School District