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Best 72206 Arkansas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,498 students in 72206, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72206, AR are Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy, Mann Magnet Middle School and Mills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72206 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72206, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 72206, AR Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 S Battery St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-0012
Gr: K-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Mann Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
808 E Dixon Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5730
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Mills University Studies High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 E Dixon Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5700
Gr: 8-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Wright Ave
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 72206 Arkansas

72206, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Felder Alternative Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Felder Middle School Learn Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6900 Pecan Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Little Prep Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1616 S Spring St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Gr: K-4
Little Rock Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
1205 S Schiller St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Gr: 5-8
Mitchell Incentive Elementary School (Closed 2006)
2410 Battery St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Nichols Intermediate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2410 S Battery St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-0012
Gr: 4-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rightsell Incentive Elementary School (Closed 2007)
911 W. 19 St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rockbridge Montessori Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
108 W Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-9549
Gr: K-7 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rockefeller Incentive Elementary School (Closed 2023)
700 E 17th St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200
Gr: PK-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 72206, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 72206, AR include Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy, Mann Magnet Middle School and Mills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72206?
5 public middle schools are located in 72206.
What is the racial composition of students in 72206?
72206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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