For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 10,639 students in Little Rock, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Little Rock, AR are Forest Heights Stem Academy, Joe T. Robinson Middle School and Pinnacle View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little Rock, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Little Rock have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Little Rock, AR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Heights Stem Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Gr: K-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Lisa Academy West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 246-5853
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 246-5853
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9335
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9335
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Pulaski Heights Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 N Pine
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Arkansas School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
717 West 7th Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2410 S Battery St
Little Rock, AR 72215
(501) 404-0012
Little Rock, AR 72215
(501) 404-0012
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1010.
Mann Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E. Roosevelt
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Corporate Hill Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 E. Dixon Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 234-5251
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 234-5251
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6111 W 83rd Street
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Gr: K-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Wright Ave
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13420 David O Dodd Road
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Gr: K-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Woody Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 682-1144
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Academies Of Math And Science School
Charter School
6423 Stagecoach Road
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 295-3424
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 295-3424
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
9417 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4300
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4300
Gr: K-8 | 1,252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
Charter School
Little Rock Ar 72204
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 621-1500
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 621-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Arkansas
Charter School
400 Hardin Rd Suite 120
Little Rock, AR 72211
(479) 600-9735
Little Rock, AR 72211
(479) 600-9735
Gr: 7-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Online
Charter School
400 Hardin Rd Suite 120
Little Rock, AR 72211
(479) 282-9971
Little Rock, AR 72211
(479) 282-9971
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Little Rock, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Alternative Agencies (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Gr: 3-12
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Ark. School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Ark. School For The Deaf High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Ark. School Fordeaf Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
6500 Hinkson Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6423 Stagecoach Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
5615 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Gr: K-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
E-stem Public Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 1st Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Gr: K-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
E-stem Public Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 2nd Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Gr: 5-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Gr: 11-12
Felder Alternative Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Felder Middle School Learn Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6900 Pecan Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 821-0382
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 821-0382
Gr: K-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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%
1701 S Harrison St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4600
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4600
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Gr: 2-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
401 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2800
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
13420 David O Dodd Rd
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Gr: 9-12
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%
1616 S Spring St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Gr: K-4
1205 S Schiller St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Gr: 5-8
Lr Urban Collegiate Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
6711 West Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 683-1855
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 683-1855
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 9-12
2410 Battery St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-5700
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Nichols Intermediate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2410 S Battery St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-0012
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-0012
Gr: 4-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Prodigy Preparatory Academy Of Service (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2410 South Battery Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 404-0012
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 404-0012
Gr: 7-9 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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%
911 W. 19 St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6100
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rockbridge Montessori Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
108 W Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-9549
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-9549
Gr: K-7 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
700 E 17th St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200
Gr: PK-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Little Rock, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Little Rock, AR include Forest Heights Stem Academy, Joe T. Robinson Middle School and Pinnacle View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Little Rock?
22 public middle schools are located in Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Little Rock?
Little Rock public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Little Rock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Little Rock include: Mann Magnet Middle School vs. Dunbar Magnet Middle School, Dunbar Magnet Middle School vs. Mann Magnet Middle School, Joe T. Robinson Middle School vs. Pinnacle View Middle School
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