For the 2024-25 school year, there are 79 public schools serving 32,903 students in Little Rock, AR (there are , serving 9,336 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Little Rock, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Little Rock, AR are Baker Interdistrict Elem. School, Don Roberts Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little Rock, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Little Rock have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Little Rock, AR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baker Interdistrict Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15001 Kanis Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Don Roberts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16601 Lamarche Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-2500
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-2500
Grades: K-5
| 1,004 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 N Mckinley St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5000
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5000
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Chenal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21201 Denny Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 490-2000
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 490-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #66.
Pulaski Heights Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
319 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-5900
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-5900
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #77.
Forest Heights Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Grades: K-8
| 739 students
Rank: #88.
Hurricane Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6091 Alcoa Rd
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 653-1012
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 653-1012
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #99.
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21001 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 W 16th St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21600 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2420
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2420
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1212.
Pinnacle View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Ranch Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 878 students
Rank: #1313.
Lisa Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 227-4942
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 227-4942
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #1414.
Williams Magnet Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7301 Evergreen St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1515.
Estem Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: 7-9
| 406 students
Rank: #1616.
East End Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5205 W Sawmill Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-1477
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-1477
Grades: 3-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1717.
Pulaski Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #1818.
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Grades: 7-9
| 292 students
Rank: #1919.
Fulbright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Pleasant Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 447-4700
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 447-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #2020.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Park St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,338 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Estem Public Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 W Third St 3rd Flr
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: 10-12
| 528 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-8321
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-8321
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #2323.
Ark. School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rank: #2424.
Joe T. Robinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21501 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2400
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #2525.
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3615 West 25th Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 500-0558
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 500-0558
Grades: K-3
| 188 students
Rank: #2626.
Lawson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19901 Lawson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 821-7000
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 821-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #2727.
Lisa Academy Chenal
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Westhaven Dr
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 476-3309
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 476-3309
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #2828.
Bates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Dineen Dr
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 897-2171
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 897-2171
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2929.
Estem Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: K-6
| 892 students
Rank: #3030.
Lisa Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 246-5853
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 246-5853
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #3131.
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Grades: K-6
| 772 students
Rank: #3232.
Arkansas Virtual Academy Junior
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Grades: 6-8
| 997 students
Rank: #3333.
Parkview Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #3434.
Wakefield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Westminister Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6600
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6600
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #3535.
Mann Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
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Little Rock, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerated Learning Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Grades: 10-12
| 176 students
Alternative Agencies (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Ark. School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Ark. School For The Deaf High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Ark. School Fordeaf Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2022)
Magnet School
2016 Barber St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3800
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3800
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
6500 Hinkson Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Covenant Keepers Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Covenant Keepers High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
6423 Stagecoach Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Dreamland Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
5615 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
E-stem Public Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 1st Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: K-4
| 471 students
E-stem Public Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 2nd Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Felder Alternative Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Felder Middle School Learn Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6900 Pecan Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
1701 S Harrison St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4600
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4600
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Grades: 2-5
| 223 students
6700 H St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
401 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2800
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
13420 David O Dodd Rd
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
21001 Hwy. 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Little Prep Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1616 S Spring St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Little Rock Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1205 S Schiller St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Lr Urban Collegiate Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
6711 West Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 683-1855
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 683-1855
Grades: K-8
| 386 students
9417 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
25 Sheraton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-5600
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-5600
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
2410 Battery St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-5700
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Quest Middle School Of Little Rock (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1815n Rahling Rf
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Rightsell Incentive Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
911 W. 19 St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6100
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rockbridge Montessori Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
108 W Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-9549
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-9549
Grades: K-7
| 169 students
700 E 17th St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3400 Romine Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
3401 S. Bryant St.
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Little Rock, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Little Rock, AR include Baker Interdistrict Elem. School, Don Roberts Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Little Rock?
79 public schools are located in Little Rock.
What percentage of students in Little Rock go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Little Rock are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Little Rock?
Little Rock public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Little Rock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Little Rock include: Premier High School Of Little Rock vs. Central High School, Parkview Magnet High School vs. Central High School, Fair Park Early Childhood Center vs. Forest Park Elementary School
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