For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,292 students in 72206, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72206, AR are Mann Magnet Middle School, Mills Middle School and Dunbar Magnet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72206 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 72206, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72206, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mann Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E. Roosevelt
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 E. Dixon Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 234-5251
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 234-5251
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Wright Ave
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
72206, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Felder Alternative Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Felder Middle School Learn Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6900 Pecan Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1616 S Spring St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Gr: K-4
1205 S Schiller St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Gr: 5-8
2410 Battery St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-5700
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Nichols Intermediate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2410 S Battery St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-0012
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-0012
Gr: 4-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
911 W. 19 St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6100
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rockbridge Montessori Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
108 W Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-9549
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-9549
Gr: K-7 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
700 E 17th St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 72206, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72206, AR include Mann Magnet Middle School, Mills Middle School and Dunbar Magnet Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72206?
3 public middle schools are located in 72206.
What is the racial composition of students in 72206?
72206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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