For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 473 students in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Little Rock, AR.
The top-ranked public school in Wakefield is Wakefield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wakefield, Little Rock, AR public school have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Little Rock, AR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Westminister
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6600
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6600
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Little Rock, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Little Rock, AR include Wakefield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Little Rock?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wakefield, Little Rock?
the neighborhood of Wakefield, Little Rock public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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