Top 10 Best Pulaski County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 129 public schools serving 58,244 students in Pulaski County, AR (there are 50 private schools, serving 12,328 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Pulaski County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Pulaski County, AR are Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch., Forest Park Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Pulaski County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch.
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15001 Kanis Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Park Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 N Mckinley St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Chenal Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21201 Denny Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 490-2000
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #55.
Don Roberts Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16601 Lamarche Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-2500
Grades: K-5
| 970 students
Rank: #66.
Maumelle Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 Edgewood Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-3333
Grades: K-5
| 829 students
Rank: #77.
Crestwood Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 Crestwood Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #88.
Pulaski Heights Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
319 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-5900
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: #99.
Forest Heights Stem Academy
Math: 45% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Grades: K-8
| 713 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cstp-civilian Student Training Program
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16301 Missouri Camp Robinson
North Little Rock, AR 72199
(501) 628-8668
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Premier High School Of Little Rock
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 400-4873
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #1212.
Maumelle Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 46% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Edgewood Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-3333
Grades: 6-12
| 641 students
Rank: #1313.
Pinnacle View Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5701 Ranch Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #1414.
Lisa North Middle School
Charter School
Math: 47% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #1515.
Hurricane Creek Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6091 Alcoa Rd
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 653-1012
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1616.
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21001 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #1717.
Lakewood Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Fairway Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1818.
Lisa West Middle School
Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 227-4942
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #1919.
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Lrafb-bldg 1030
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 145 students
Rank: #2020.
Lisa North High School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
Rank: #2121.
Pulaski Heights Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #2222.
Sherwood Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
307 Verona Ave
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1150
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #2323.
Central High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Park St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,506 students
Rank: #2424.
Fulbright Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Pleasant Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 447-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1115 W 16th St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Oakbrooke Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2200 Thornhill
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1190
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Williams Magnet Elem. School
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7301 Evergreen St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #2828.
East End Intermediate School
Math: 43% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5205 W Sawmill Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-1477
Grades: 3-5
| 396 students
Rank: #2929.
Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: 7-9
| 478 students
Rank: #3030.
Pine Forest Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Pine Forest Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-5380
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Cato Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9906 Cato Rd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1160
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Lisa North Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Grades: K-5
| 740 students
Rank: #3333.
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21600 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2420
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #3434.
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
Math: 25% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Grades: 7-9
| 334 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Bayou Meto Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
26405 Hwy 107
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4131
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
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Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Grades: 10-12
| 176 students
800 Apperson St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
800 Apperson St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
2400 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
4150 Arnold Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4145
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
3902 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8195
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Grades: 7-8
| 25 students
6500 Hinkson Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
6423 Stagecoach Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
5615 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
112 West Third St 1st Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: K-4
| 471 students
112 West Third St 2nd Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Felder Alternative Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
6900 Pecan Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
1701 S Harrison St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4600
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Grades: 2-5
| 223 students
6700 H St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
401 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
13420 David O Dodd Rd
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1320 School Dr.
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Grades: 8-9
| 662 students
251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1320 School Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
201 Sharp Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9407
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
21001 Hwy. 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
1616 S Spring St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
1205 S Schiller St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
6711 West Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 683-1855
Grades: K-8
| 386 students
5800 Alpha St
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3610
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
9417 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pulaski County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Pulaski County, AR include Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch., Forest Park Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pulaski County, AR?
129 public schools are located in Pulaski County, AR.
What percentage of students in Pulaski County, AR go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Pulaski County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County, AR?
Pulaski County, AR public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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