For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,629 students in 72223, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,611 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 72223, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72223, AR are Baker Elementary School, Don Roberts Elementary School and Chenal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72223 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72223, AR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72223, AR Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15001 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Don Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16601 La Marche Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8300
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8300
Gr: K-5 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Chenal Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21201 Denny Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-7450
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-7450
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21201 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Pinnacle View Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Ranch Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Joe T. Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21600 Highway 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2420
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2420
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Joe T. Robinson High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21501 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2400
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
72223, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
21001 Hwy. 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
1815n Rahling Rf
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72223, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72223, AR include Baker Elementary School, Don Roberts Elementary School and Chenal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72223?
7 public schools are located in 72223.
What percentage of students in 72223 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 72223 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72223?
72223 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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