For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,602 students in 72204, AR (there are 3 private schools, serving 214 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 72204, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72204, AR are Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock, Parkview Magnet High School and Western Hills Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72204 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72204, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72204, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock
(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: #22.
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
| 1,063 students
Rank: #33.
Western Hills Elem. School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Western Hills Ave
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6900
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6900
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Bale Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6501 W 32nd St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3600
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3600
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 W 18th St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6400
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academies Of Math And Sciences School
Charter School
6243 Stagecoach Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 295-3424
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 295-3424
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3400 Romine Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6300
Grades: PK
| 209 students
72204, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
6423 Stagecoach Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
1701 S Harrison St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4600
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4600
Grades: K-5
| 269 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
W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3401 S Bryant St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 198 students
4015 Stannus Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-7200
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-7200
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72204, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72204, AR include Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock, Parkview Magnet High School and Western Hills Elem. School.
How many public schools are located in 72204?
7 public schools are located in 72204.
What percentage of students in 72204 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 72204 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72204?
72204 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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