For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,628 students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Hillcrest are Pulaski Heights Elementary School, Forest Heights Stem Academy and Pulaski Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pulaski Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
319 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-5900
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-5900
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Heights Stem Academy
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Pulaski Heights Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: n/an/a
616 N Harrison St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-4400
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-4400
Grades: PK
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock, AR include Pulaski Heights Elementary School, Forest Heights Stem Academy and Pulaski Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock?
the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Little Rock public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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