For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,101 students in 72202, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 206 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 72202, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72202, AR are Gibbs Magnet Elementary School, Central High School and Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72202 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72202, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72202, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 W 16th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Little Rock Nine Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Gr: K-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 East 6th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Premier High School Of Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #66.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
905 M L King Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-5100
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Woody Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 682-1144
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72202, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72202, AR include Gibbs Magnet Elementary School, Central High School and Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 72202?
7 public schools are located in 72202.
What percentage of students in 72202 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 72202 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72202?
72202 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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