For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,310 students in 72116, AR (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,714 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 72116, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72116, AR are Crestwood Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School and North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72116 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72116, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72116, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Crestwood Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Fairway Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8268
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8268
Grades: 6
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Indian Hills Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
Grades: 9-12
| 1,872 students
Rank: #66.
North Little Rock Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
Grades: 7-8
| 1,052 students
Rank: #77.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Ridge Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
72116, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2400 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8200
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8200
Grades: 9-10
| 1,247 students
3801 Jfk Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8175
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8175
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
441 Mccain Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8170
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8170
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72116, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72116, AR include Crestwood Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School and North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus.
How many public schools are located in 72116?
7 public schools are located in 72116.
What percentage of students in 72116 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 72116 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72116?
72116 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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