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Best 72205 Arkansas Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,205 students in 72205, AR.

The top ranked public middle schools in 72205, AR are Forest Heights Stem Academy, Lisa Academy West Middle School and Pulaski Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 72205 have an score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72205, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 72205, AR Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Forest Heights Stem Academy

(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
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Top 20%

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5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700

Gr: K-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #22.

Lisa Academy West Middle School

Charter School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
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21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 227-4942

Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #33.

Pulaski Heights Middle School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
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401 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200

Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #44.

Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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21 Corporate Hill Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200

Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #55.

School For The Deaf

Special Education School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
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2500 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9533

Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 72205 Arkansas

72205, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Hall High School (Closed 2023)

6700 H St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900

Gr: 9-12

Henderson Middle School (Closed 2023)

401 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2800

Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Lr Urban Collegiate Charter (Closed 2012)

Charter School

6711 West Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 683-1855

Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Prodigy Preparatory Academy Of Service (Closed 2023)

Charter School

2410 South Battery Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 404-0012

Gr: 7-9 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Rockefeller Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)

700 E. 17th Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-6200

Gr: PK | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Woodruff Early Childhood Center (Closed 2018)

3010 W Seventh St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-7300

Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72205, AR?

The top ranked public middle schools in 72205, AR include Forest Heights Stem Academy, Lisa Academy West Middle School and Pulaski Heights Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 72205?

5 public middle schools are located in 72205.

What is the racial composition of students in 72205?

72205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).