Cave City: Schools & Education
Education in Cave City: 3 public schools. Cave City Elementary School is the largest at 576 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,235 students.
- ~697 residents per school (vs Arkansas ~315).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 697 residents per school. 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | CAVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,235 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 127 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 9.70 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 934 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 75.6% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 11.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville |
| Nearest College · City | Batesville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (870) 612-2000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 11.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Sharp County Library-Cave City |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 133 South Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (870) 283-6947 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 72521 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1071 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 10.7% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12