For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 697 students in 72223, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in 72223, AR are Baker Elementary School and Joe T. Robinson Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 72223 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in 72223, AR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 72223, AR Public Preschools (2026)
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 Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21600 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2420
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2420
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
72223, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 preschools in 72223, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in 72223, AR include Baker Elementary School and Joe T. Robinson Elem. School.
How many public preschools are located in 72223?
2 public preschools are located in 72223.
What is the racial composition of students in 72223?
72223 public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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