For the 2025 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)
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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