For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 839 students in 72201, AR.
The top ranked public elementary school in 72201, AR is Estem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 72201 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72201, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72201, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estem Elementary 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
| 839 students
72201, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 72201, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72201, AR include Estem Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72201?
1 public elementary schools are located in 72201.
What is the racial composition of students in 72201?
72201 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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