ZIP 72687 — 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 72687

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 72687 (Yellville, 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 7 K-12 schools (7 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 Arkansas State University-Mountain Home about 18.1 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Ozark Mountain School District

LEA ID

0500076

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (34)

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home18.1 miles (29.2 km)2yr-public
North Arkansas College21.5 miles (34.6 km)2yr-public
College of the Ozarks38.4 miles (61.7 km)4yr-private
Ozarka College47.4 miles (76.3 km)2yr-public
Missouri State University-West Plains57.1 miles (91.9 km)2yr-public
Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church63.2 miles (101.7 km)2yr-private
Bryan University67.4 miles (108.4 km)4yr-private
University of the Ozarks69.0 miles (111.1 km)4yr-private
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville69.0 miles (111.1 km)2yr-public
Lyon College69.1 miles (111.2 km)4yr-private
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield70.6 miles (113.6 km)2yr-private
Arkansas Tech University71.0 miles (114.2 km)4yr-public

Show all 34 colleges & universities

Missouri State University-Springfield72.2 miles (116.1 km)4yr-public
Evangel University73.0 miles (117.6 km)4yr-private
Evangel University-College of Online Learning73.0 miles (117.6 km)4yr-private
Ozarks Technical Community College73.2 miles (117.8 km)4yr-public
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies73.5 miles (118.3 km)4yr-private
Drury University73.5 miles (118.3 km)4yr-private
Cox College74.0 miles (119.0 km)4yr-private
Mission University74.7 miles (120.3 km)4yr-private
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton75.3 miles (121.2 km)2yr-public
Hendrix College81.5 miles (131.2 km)4yr-private
NorthWest Arkansas Community College81.9 miles (131.8 km)2yr-public
Texas County Technical College82.7 miles (133.0 km)2yr-private
Central Baptist College82.7 miles (133.1 km)4yr-private
University of Central Arkansas83.0 miles (133.6 km)4yr-public
University of Arkansas83.1 miles (133.7 km)4yr-public
Ecclesia College85.3 miles (137.4 km)4yr-private
Harding University89.1 miles (143.4 km)4yr-private
Arkansas State University-Beebe93.9 miles (151.1 km)2yr-public
Arkansas State University-Newport95.0 miles (153.0 km)2yr-public
Black River Technical College97.8 miles (157.4 km)2yr-public
Williams Baptist University98.9 miles (159.2 km)4yr-private
Crowder College99.8 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
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL	public	—	—	1.8 miles (2.8 km)
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL	public	—	—	1.8 miles (2.8 km)
YELLVILLE-SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	public	—	—	1.8 miles (2.9 km)
FLIPPIN HIGH SCHOOL	public	—	—	6.0 miles (9.7 km)
FLIPPIN MIDDLE SCHOOL	public	—	—	6.0 miles (9.7 km)
FLIPPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	public	—	—	6.1 miles (9.8 km)
BRUNO-PYATT ELEMENTARY	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72687

What school district is ZIP code 72687 in?

ZIP 72687 (Yellville, 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 72687?

US5 lists 7 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 7 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 72687 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72687 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%
High school	35.1%
Less than HS	11.7%
School district	Ozark Mountain School District

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