For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,388 students in 72201, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 776 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 72201, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72201, AR are Estem Junior High Public Charter School, Estem Elementary School and Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72201 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72201, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72201, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9335
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9335
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Estem Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
717 West 7th Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72201, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72201, AR include Estem Junior High Public Charter School, Estem Elementary School and Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 72201?
3 public schools are located in 72201.
What percentage of students in 72201 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 72201 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72201?
72201 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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