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ZIP 72648 — 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 72648

K-12 nearby
3
Public
3
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 72648 (AR) is associated with Ozark Mountain School District (LEA 0500076) 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 3 K-12 schools (3 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.0 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 North Arkansas College about 10.0 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Ozark Mountain School District
LEA ID
0500076
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (33)

  • North Arkansas College10.0 miles (16.1 km)2yr-public
  • College of the Ozarks36.7 miles (59.1 km)4yr-private
  • University of the Ozarks45.6 miles (73.4 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home46.0 miles (74.1 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Tech University54.7 miles (88.1 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas56.7 miles (91.2 km)4yr-public
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College59.4 miles (95.5 km)2yr-public
  • Ecclesia College60.6 miles (97.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton67.8 miles (109.1 km)2yr-public
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church68.4 miles (110.0 km)2yr-private
  • Ozarka College70.7 miles (113.8 km)2yr-public
  • Bryan University72.5 miles (116.7 km)4yr-private
Show all 33 colleges & universities
  • WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield74.5 miles (119.9 km)2yr-private
  • Missouri State University-Springfield77.1 miles (124.0 km)4yr-public
  • Ozarks Technical Community College78.3 miles (125.9 km)4yr-public
  • John Brown University78.3 miles (126.1 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University78.5 miles (126.3 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-College of Online Learning78.5 miles (126.3 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University78.5 miles (126.3 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies78.5 miles (126.3 km)4yr-private
  • Cox College78.9 miles (127.0 km)4yr-private
  • Hendrix College79.2 miles (127.5 km)4yr-private
  • Mission University79.9 miles (128.6 km)4yr-private
  • Central Baptist College80.2 miles (129.1 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Arkansas80.2 miles (129.1 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith83.6 miles (134.5 km)4yr-public
  • Crowder College83.8 miles (134.8 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Colleges of Health Education84.0 miles (135.1 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri State University-West Plains85.0 miles (136.8 km)2yr-public
  • Lyon College88.6 miles (142.6 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville88.9 miles (143.0 km)2yr-public
  • Harding University99.3 miles (159.9 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe99.9 miles (160.7 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
JASPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——6.0 miles (9.6 km)
JASPER HIGH SCHOOLpublic——6.0 miles (9.6 km)
FOREST HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.3 miles (15.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72648

What school district is ZIP code 72648 in?
ZIP 72648 (AR) maps to Ozark Mountain School District (LEA ID 0500076) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72648?
US5 lists 3 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 3 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72648 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72648 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher6.3%
High school41.7%
Less than HS2.7%
School districtOzark Mountain School District