For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,041 students in 72117, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in 72117, AR are Meadow Park Elementary School, Glenview Elementary School and Harris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 72117 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in 72117, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 72117, AR Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Eureka Gardens Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3620
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3620
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Edmond St
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4424 Hwy 161 N
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3550
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
72117, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
5800 Alpha St
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3610
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
5500 Lynch Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3600
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 72117, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in 72117, AR include Meadow Park Elementary School, Glenview Elementary School and Harris Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 72117?
3 public preschools are located in 72117.
What is the racial composition of students in 72117?
72117 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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