For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,004 students in 72211, AR (there are , serving 254 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 72211, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72211, AR are Lisa Academy West Elementary School, Ark Virtual Academy Middle School and Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72211 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72211, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72211, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lisa Academy West Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Westhaven Dr
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 476-3309
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 476-3309
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Ark Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Gr: K-5 | 1,014 student Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Terry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Mara Lynn Dr
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 447-6500
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 447-6500
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72211, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72211, AR include Lisa Academy West Elementary School, Ark Virtual Academy Middle School and Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72211?
4 public schools are located in 72211.
What percentage of students in 72211 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 72211 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72211?
72211 public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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