For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 683 students in 72212, AR (there are , serving 2,966 private students). 19% of all K-12 students in 72212, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72212, AR are Fulbright Elementary School and Founders Classical Academies Of Ar West Little Rock. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72212 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72212, AR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72212, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulbright Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Pleasant Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 447-4700
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 447-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Founders Classical Academies Of Ar West Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-8321
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-8321
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-0382
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-0382
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72212, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72212, AR include Fulbright Elementary School and Founders Classical Academies Of Ar West Little Rock.
How many public schools are located in 72212?
3 public schools are located in 72212.
What percentage of students in 72212 go to public school?
19% of all K-12 students in 72212 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72212?
72212 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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