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Best 72204 Arkansas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,602 students in 72204, AR (there are , serving 214 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 72204, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72204, AR are Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock, Parkview Magnet High School and Western Hills Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72204 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72204, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best 72204, AR Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3615 West 25th Street
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 500-0558
Gr: K-3 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Western Hills Elem. School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Western Hills Ave
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6900
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 W 18th St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Bale Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6501 W 32nd St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3600
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Academies Of Math And Sciences School
Charter School
6243 Stagecoach Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 295-3424
Rank: n/an/a
Romine Early Childhood Center
3400 Romine Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6300
Gr: PK | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 72204 Arkansas

72204, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Agencies (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Gr: 3-12
David O'dodd Elementary School (Closed 2023)
6423 Stagecoach Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Franklin Incentive Elementary School (Closed 2018)
1701 S Harrison St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4600
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Romine Interdist. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3400 Romine Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Southwest Middle School (Closed 2007)
3401 S. Bryant St.
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
W.d. Hamilton Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3401 S Bryant St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Wilson Elementary School (Closed 2018)
4015 Stannus Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-7200
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 72204, AR?
How many public schools are located in 72204?
7 public schools are located in 72204.
What percentage of students in 72204 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 72204 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72204?
72204 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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