Guion town, AR
ZIP 72540 — 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 72540
K-12 nearby
1
Public
1
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 72540 (Guion, AR) is associated with Melbourne School District (LEA 0509720) 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 1 K-12 school (1 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.3 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 9.3 miles away (2yr-public).
Schools FAQ for ZIP 72540
What school district is ZIP code 72540 in?
ZIP 72540 (Guion, AR) maps to Melbourne School District (LEA ID 0509720) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72540?
US5 lists 1 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 1 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72540 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72540 attend private school (ACS estimate).
Schools & Education key statistics
| Education | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.3% |
| High school | 82.3% |
| Less than HS | 4.8% |
| School district | Melbourne School District |