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Dover city, AR

ZIP 72837 — 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 72837

K-12 nearby
6
Public
6
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 72837 (Dover, AR) is associated with Dover School District (LEA 0505430) 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 6 K-12 schools (6 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.0 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 Tech University about 14.4 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Dover School District
LEA ID
0505430
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (39)

  • Arkansas Tech University14.4 miles (23.2 km)4yr-public
  • University of the Ozarks20.2 miles (32.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton31.4 miles (50.5 km)2yr-public
  • Hendrix College46.7 miles (75.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Arkansas47.1 miles (75.8 km)4yr-public
  • Central Baptist College47.4 miles (76.3 km)4yr-private
  • North Arkansas College49.5 miles (79.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas System Office66.3 miles (106.7 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Grantham66.3 miles (106.7 km)4yr-public
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock67.5 miles (108.7 km)2yr-private
  • University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College67.7 miles (108.9 km)2yr-public
  • National Park College68.5 miles (110.2 km)2yr-public
Show all 39 colleges & universities
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences68.5 miles (110.2 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock69.3 miles (111.5 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas Colleges of Health Education69.3 miles (111.6 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home69.4 miles (111.6 km)2yr-public
  • Champion Christian College69.4 miles (111.7 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University System70.0 miles (112.6 km)4yr-public
  • Shorter College70.3 miles (113.1 km)2yr-private
  • Jackson Theological Seminary70.3 miles (113.2 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas Baptist College70.5 miles (113.4 km)4yr-private
  • Philander Smith University70.6 miles (113.6 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Arkansas70.6 miles (113.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas71.5 miles (115.1 km)4yr-public
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith71.6 miles (115.3 km)4yr-public
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe74.6 miles (120.1 km)2yr-public
  • College of the Ozarks77.2 miles (124.2 km)4yr-private
  • Ozarka College77.9 miles (125.3 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas State University Three Rivers79.4 miles (127.8 km)2yr-public
  • Harding University79.9 miles (128.6 km)4yr-private
  • Ecclesia College80.0 miles (128.7 km)4yr-private
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College83.8 miles (134.9 km)2yr-public
  • Lyon College85.5 miles (137.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville86.2 miles (138.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain89.0 miles (143.2 km)2yr-public
  • Carl Albert State College91.8 miles (147.7 km)2yr-public
  • John Brown University94.1 miles (151.4 km)4yr-private
  • Henderson State University95.1 miles (153.0 km)4yr-public
  • Ouachita Baptist University95.2 miles (153.3 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
DOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——6.7 miles (10.7 km)
DOVER MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——7.2 miles (11.6 km)
DOVER HIGH SCHOOLpublic——7.4 miles (11.9 km)
HECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——8.0 miles (12.8 km)
HECTOR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——8.0 miles (12.8 km)
HECTOR MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——8.0 miles (12.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 72837

What school district is ZIP code 72837 in?
ZIP 72837 (Dover, AR) maps to Dover School District (LEA ID 0505430) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 72837?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 72837 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 72837 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher15.6%
High school40.5%
Less than HS17.4%
School districtDover School District