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Scott CDP, AR

ZIP 72142 — 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 72142

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

ZIP 72142 (Scott, AR) is associated with Jacksonville North Pulaski School District (LEA 0500419) 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 9.4 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 Jackson Theological Seminary about 13.1 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
LEA ID
0500419
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (38)

  • Jackson Theological Seminary13.1 miles (21.0 km)4yr-private
  • Shorter College13.1 miles (21.0 km)2yr-private
  • Strayer University-Arkansas13.3 miles (21.5 km)4yr-private
  • Philander Smith University13.9 miles (22.3 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University System14.2 miles (22.9 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas Baptist College14.3 miles (22.9 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College15.7 miles (25.2 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences16.2 miles (26.1 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock16.9 miles (27.2 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas System Office17.9 miles (28.8 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham17.9 miles (28.8 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock20.6 miles (33.2 km)2yr-private
Show all 38 colleges & universities
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe27.4 miles (44.0 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff31.4 miles (50.5 km)4yr-public
  • Southeast Arkansas College33.7 miles (54.2 km)2yr-public
  • Jefferson Regional School of Nursing34.9 miles (56.2 km)2yr-private
  • Central Baptist College35.1 miles (56.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Arkansas35.2 miles (56.7 km)4yr-public
  • Hendrix College36.0 miles (57.9 km)4yr-private
  • Harding University42.0 miles (67.7 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers49.4 miles (79.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton50.8 miles (81.8 km)2yr-public
  • Champion Christian College59.7 miles (96.1 km)4yr-private
  • National Park College62.5 miles (100.5 km)2yr-public
  • Ouachita Baptist University69.7 miles (112.2 km)4yr-private
  • Henderson State University70.0 miles (112.7 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas Tech University74.4 miles (119.8 km)4yr-public
  • East Arkansas Community College76.2 miles (122.6 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello77.6 miles (124.9 km)4yr-public
  • Lyon College78.3 miles (126.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville79.5 miles (127.9 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Newport81.0 miles (130.4 km)2yr-public
  • Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas81.8 miles (131.6 km)2yr-public
  • Southern Arkansas University Tech83.4 miles (134.2 km)2yr-public
  • Coahoma Community College89.4 miles (143.9 km)2yr-public
  • Ozarka College94.0 miles (151.3 km)2yr-public
  • University of the Ozarks96.8 miles (155.8 km)4yr-private
  • Delta State University99.6 miles (160.3 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
SCOTT CHARTER SCHOOLpublic——3.1 miles (5.0 km)
LONOKE MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——9.3 miles (14.9 km)
LONOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
LONOKE PRIMARY SCHOOLpublic——9.4 miles (15.2 km)
LONOKE HIGH SCHOOLpublic——9.8 miles (15.8 km)
MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.8 miles (15.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72142

What school district is ZIP code 72142 in?
ZIP 72142 (Scott, AR) maps to Jacksonville North Pulaski School District (LEA ID 0500419) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72142?
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 72142 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72142 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher12.2%
High school41.6%
Less than HS16.2%
School districtJacksonville North Pulaski School District