For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,004 students in 72209, AR (there are 7 private schools, serving 892 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 72209, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72209, AR are Wakefield Elementary School, Otter Creek Elementary School and Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72209 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72209, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72209, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Westminister Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6600
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6600
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Otter Creek Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16000 Otter Creek Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-5800
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-5800
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6111 W 83rd St
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Grades: K-8
| 749 students
Rank: #44.
Meadowcliff Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Sheraton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-5600
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-5600
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #55.
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Scott Hamilton Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 618-2500
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 618-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: #66.
Baseline Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3623 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-3700
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-3700
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Cloverdale Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Hinkson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2500
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #88.
Watson Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6800
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6800
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas Military And First Responders Academy (Amfra)
Charter School
10710 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Grades: 9-10
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Excel Center
Charter School
7400 Scott Hamilton Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 372-5100
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 372-5100
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Grades: PK
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
Metropolitan Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1200
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
72209, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerated Learning Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Grades: 10-12
| 176 students
6500 Hinkson Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Covenant Keepers Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
5615 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Grades: 2-5
| 223 students
Mcclellan Magnet High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
9417 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72209, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72209, AR include Wakefield Elementary School, Otter Creek Elementary School and Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock.
How many public schools are located in 72209?
12 public schools are located in 72209.
What percentage of students in 72209 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 72209 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72209?
72209 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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