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Best 72205 Arkansas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,164 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 average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% 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 72% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Heights Stem Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Gr: K-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Lisa Academy West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 246-5853
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Pulaski Heights Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 N Pine
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Arkansas School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Corporate Hill Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
[+] 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
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?
6 public middle schools are located in 72205.
What is the racial composition of students in 72205?
72205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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