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Omaha town, AR

ZIP 72662 — 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 72662

K-12 nearby
2
Public
2
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 72662 (Omaha, AR) is associated with Alpena School District (LEA 0502280) 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 2 K-12 schools (2 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 1.5 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 College of the Ozarks about 13.2 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Alpena School District
LEA ID
0502280
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (34)

  • College of the Ozarks13.2 miles (21.2 km)4yr-private
  • North Arkansas College15.5 miles (24.9 km)2yr-public
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church44.6 miles (71.8 km)2yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home44.7 miles (72.0 km)2yr-public
  • Bryan University48.8 miles (78.6 km)4yr-private
  • WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield50.9 miles (81.8 km)2yr-private
  • Missouri State University-Springfield53.4 miles (85.9 km)4yr-public
  • Ozarks Technical Community College54.5 miles (87.8 km)4yr-public
  • Evangel University54.8 miles (88.1 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-College of Online Learning54.8 miles (88.1 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies54.8 miles (88.2 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University54.8 miles (88.2 km)4yr-private
Show all 34 colleges & universities
  • Cox College55.2 miles (88.8 km)4yr-private
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College55.4 miles (89.2 km)2yr-public
  • Mission University56.2 miles (90.4 km)4yr-private
  • Ecclesia College60.7 miles (97.6 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas60.9 miles (97.9 km)4yr-public
  • University of the Ozarks67.9 miles (109.3 km)4yr-private
  • Crowder College71.0 miles (114.2 km)2yr-public
  • Ozarka College76.2 miles (122.6 km)2yr-public
  • Missouri State University-West Plains76.3 miles (122.7 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Tech University78.5 miles (126.3 km)4yr-public
  • John Brown University78.6 miles (126.5 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Baptist University81.9 miles (131.8 km)4yr-private
  • Bolivar Technical College83.5 miles (134.3 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri Southern State University84.5 miles (135.9 km)4yr-public
  • Ozark Christian College87.0 miles (140.1 km)4yr-private
  • Texas County Technical College90.2 miles (145.1 km)2yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton90.6 miles (145.8 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville97.8 miles (157.5 km)2yr-public
  • Lyon College97.9 miles (157.5 km)4yr-private
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College98.4 miles (158.4 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith98.4 miles (158.4 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas Colleges of Health Education99.9 miles (160.8 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
OMAHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
OMAHA HIGH SCHOOLpublic——1.5 miles (2.4 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72662

What school district is ZIP code 72662 in?
ZIP 72662 (Omaha, AR) maps to Alpena School District (LEA ID 0502280) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72662?
US5 lists 2 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 2 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72662 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72662 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher13.0%
High school40.1%
Less than HS10.4%
School districtAlpena School District