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Redfield city, AR

ZIP 72079 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 72079

K-12 nearby
5
Public
5
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 72079 (Redfield, AR) is associated with Sheridan School District (LEA 0500015) 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 5 K-12 schools (5 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.5 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 Arkansas at Pine Bluff about 13.7 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Sheridan School District
LEA ID
0500015
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (36)

  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff13.7 miles (22.1 km)4yr-public
  • Southeast Arkansas College15.3 miles (24.6 km)2yr-public
  • Jefferson Regional School of Nursing15.5 miles (25.0 km)2yr-private
  • Arkansas Baptist College24.5 miles (39.5 km)4yr-private
  • Philander Smith University24.6 miles (39.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock24.6 miles (39.7 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Arkansas25.0 miles (40.2 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University System25.2 miles (40.6 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock25.7 miles (41.4 km)2yr-private
  • Jackson Theological Seminary25.8 miles (41.5 km)4yr-private
  • Shorter College25.8 miles (41.5 km)2yr-private
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences26.1 miles (41.9 km)4yr-public
Show all 36 colleges & universities
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College27.9 miles (44.8 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham28.1 miles (45.3 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas System Office28.1 miles (45.3 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers36.7 miles (59.0 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe49.8 miles (80.1 km)2yr-public
  • University of Central Arkansas50.0 miles (80.4 km)4yr-public
  • Central Baptist College50.1 miles (80.7 km)4yr-private
  • Champion Christian College51.1 miles (82.3 km)4yr-private
  • Hendrix College51.3 miles (82.5 km)4yr-private
  • Ouachita Baptist University53.2 miles (85.6 km)4yr-private
  • Henderson State University53.5 miles (86.1 km)4yr-public
  • National Park College54.3 miles (87.3 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello59.2 miles (95.3 km)4yr-public
  • Southern Arkansas University Tech61.3 miles (98.6 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton62.3 miles (100.2 km)2yr-public
  • Harding University64.4 miles (103.7 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Tech University82.8 miles (133.3 km)4yr-public
  • South Arkansas College86.4 miles (139.0 km)2yr-public
  • Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas89.6 miles (144.2 km)2yr-public
  • East Arkansas Community College91.8 miles (147.8 km)2yr-public
  • Coahoma Community College92.4 miles (148.6 km)2yr-public
  • Delta State University93.9 miles (151.2 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana96.4 miles (155.1 km)2yr-public
  • Southern Arkansas University Main Campus97.3 miles (156.6 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
HARDIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——4.1 miles (6.6 km)
WHITE HALL HIGH SCHOOLpublic——8.4 miles (13.6 km)
MOODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——8.5 miles (13.7 km)
WHITE HALL MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——9.7 miles (15.5 km)
TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——10.0 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72079

What school district is ZIP code 72079 in?
ZIP 72079 (Redfield, AR) maps to Sheridan School District (LEA ID 0500015) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72079?
US5 lists 5 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 5 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72079 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72079 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher0.0%
High school87.6%
Less than HS1.0%
School districtSheridan School District