For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 683 students in 72212, AR (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,949 private students). 19% of all K-12 students in 72212, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72212, AR are Fulbright Elementary School and Founders Classical Academies Of Ar West Little Rock. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72212 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72212, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72212, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fulbright Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Pleasant Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 447-4700
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 447-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Founders Classical Academies Of Ar West Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-8321
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-8321
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-0382
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-0382
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72212, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72212, AR include Fulbright Elementary School and Founders Classical Academies Of Ar West Little Rock.
How many public schools are located in 72212?
3 public schools are located in 72212.
What percentage of students in 72212 go to public school?
19% of all K-12 students in 72212 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72212?
72212 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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