For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,021 students in 72116, AR (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,779 private students). 74% 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 Indian Hills Elementary School. 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 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 72116, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72116, AR Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 Crestwood Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Fairway Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
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
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
North Little Rock Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
| 1,193 students
Rank: #55.
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8268
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8268
Grades: 6
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
Arkansas Virtual High School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
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: 6-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #77.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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
| 490 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 Indian Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72116, AR?
7 public schools are located in 72116, AR.
What percentage of students in 72116, AR go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 72116, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72116, AR?
72116, AR public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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