For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,381 students in 72207, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72207, AR are Jefferson Elementary School, Forest Park Elementary School and Williams Magnet Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72207 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72207, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72207, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 N Mckinley St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5000
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5000
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Williams Magnet Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7301 Evergreen St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Mcdermott Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Reservoir Rd
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5500
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5500
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 72207, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72207, AR include Jefferson Elementary School, Forest Park Elementary School and Williams Magnet Elem. School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72207?
4 public elementary schools are located in 72207.
What is the racial composition of students in 72207?
72207 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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