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Cotter city, AR

ZIP 72626 — 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 72626

K-12 nearby
15
Public
15
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 72626 (Cotter, AR) is associated with Cotter School District (LEA 0504680) 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 15 K-12 schools (15 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.1 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 Arkansas State University-Mountain Home about 9.1 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Cotter School District
LEA ID
0504680
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (33)

  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home9.1 miles (14.6 km)2yr-public
  • North Arkansas College30.7 miles (49.5 km)2yr-public
  • Ozarka College41.0 miles (66.0 km)2yr-public
  • College of the Ozarks43.2 miles (69.6 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri State University-West Plains47.7 miles (76.8 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville63.8 miles (102.7 km)2yr-public
  • Lyon College64.0 miles (102.9 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church64.1 miles (103.2 km)2yr-private
  • Bryan University68.2 miles (109.7 km)4yr-private
  • WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield71.7 miles (115.4 km)2yr-private
  • Missouri State University-Springfield72.8 miles (117.2 km)4yr-public
  • Evangel University-College of Online Learning73.5 miles (118.3 km)4yr-private
Show all 33 colleges & universities
  • Evangel University73.5 miles (118.3 km)4yr-private
  • Ozarks Technical Community College73.8 miles (118.7 km)4yr-public
  • Drury University74.2 miles (119.3 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies74.2 miles (119.3 km)4yr-private
  • Cox College74.6 miles (120.0 km)4yr-private
  • Texas County Technical College75.0 miles (120.7 km)2yr-private
  • Mission University75.3 miles (121.1 km)4yr-private
  • University of the Ozarks77.7 miles (125.1 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Tech University78.1 miles (125.7 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton80.1 miles (128.9 km)2yr-public
  • Hendrix College84.6 miles (136.1 km)4yr-private
  • Central Baptist College85.8 miles (138.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Arkansas86.1 miles (138.6 km)4yr-public
  • Harding University87.5 miles (140.8 km)4yr-private
  • Black River Technical College89.3 miles (143.8 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Newport89.5 miles (144.0 km)2yr-public
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College90.3 miles (145.3 km)2yr-public
  • Williams Baptist University90.8 miles (146.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas92.3 miles (148.5 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe93.8 miles (150.9 km)2yr-public
  • Ecclesia College94.2 miles (151.6 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
COTTER HIGH SCHOOLpublic——3.4 miles (5.5 km)
AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——3.5 miles (5.6 km)
FLIPPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——3.9 miles (6.2 km)
FLIPPIN MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——4.0 miles (6.4 km)
FLIPPIN HIGH SCHOOLpublic——4.0 miles (6.4 km)
HACKLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLpublic——8.4 miles (13.6 km)
MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER ACADEMIESpublic——8.6 miles (13.8 km)
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER CENTERpublic——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
GUY BERRY COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMYpublic——9.3 miles (14.9 km)
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——9.5 miles (15.3 km)
PINKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——9.6 miles (15.4 km)
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOLpublic——9.6 miles (15.4 km)
NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARYpublic——9.6 miles (15.5 km)
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.6 miles (15.5 km)
MOUNTAIN HOME KINDERGARTENpublic——9.7 miles (15.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72626

What school district is ZIP code 72626 in?
ZIP 72626 (Cotter, AR) maps to Cotter School District (LEA ID 0504680) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72626?
US5 lists 15 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 15 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72626 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72626 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher12.9%
High school33.5%
Less than HS6.0%
School districtCotter School District