For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,716 students in 72201, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72201, AR are Estem Junior High Public Charter 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 middle schools in zipcode 72201 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 72201, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72201, AR Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
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.
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%
72201, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 72201, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72201, AR include Estem Junior High Public Charter School and Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72201?
2 public middle schools are located in 72201.
What is the racial composition of students in 72201?
72201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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