Best North Little Rock Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 12,079 students in North Little Rock, AR (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,174 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in North Little Rock, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).

The top ranked public schools in North Little Rock, AR are Crestwood Elementary School, Lisa Academy North Middle School and Lakewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

North 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). Schools in North Little Rock have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).