For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,676 students in 72202, AR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 72202, AR are Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School, Central High School and Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 72202 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72202, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72202, AR Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Grades: 7-9
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Park St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-1400
Grades: 8-12
| 2,260 students
Rank: #33.
Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3615 West 25th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 500-0558
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 500-0558
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
Charter School
3615 West 25th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 621-1500
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 621-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
72202, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72202, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72202, AR include Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School, Central High School and Friendship Aspire Middle Little Rock.
How many public middle schools are located in 72202?
4 public middle schools are located in 72202.
What is the racial composition of students in 72202?
72202 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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