For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 681 students in 72202, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in 72202, AR are Gibbs Magnet Elementary School and M.l. King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 72202 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in 72202, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 72202, AR Public Preschools (2025-26)
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 St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
M.l. King Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
907 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-5100
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
72202, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 72202, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in 72202, AR include Gibbs Magnet Elementary School and M.l. King Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 72202?
2 public preschools are located in 72202.
What is the racial composition of students in 72202?
72202 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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