For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,685 students in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in John Barrow are Parkview Magnet High School, Ark Virtual Academy Middle School and Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 John Barrow, Little Rock, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Ark Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Gr: K-5 | 1,014 student Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
3400 Romine Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6300
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6300
Gr: PK | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR include Parkview Magnet High School, Ark Virtual Academy Middle School and Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock?
the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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