For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,830 students in 72223, AR (there are , serving 1,608 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 72223, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72223, AR are Baker Elementary School, Don Roberts Elementary School and Chenal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72223 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72223, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 72223, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15001 Kanis Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Don Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16601 Lamarche Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-2500
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-2500
Grades: K-5
| 1,020 students
Rank: #33.
Chenal Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21201 Denny Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 490-2000
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 490-2000
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21001 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #55.
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21600 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2420
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2420
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Pinnacle View Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Ranch Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #77.
Joe T. Robinson High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21501 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2400
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 845 students
Rank: #88.
Little Rock West High School Of Innovation
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Ranch Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
Rank: #99.
Driven Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21001 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 234-3703
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 234-3703
Grades: K-12
| 218 students
72223, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21001 Hwy. 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
1815n Rahling Rf
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Grades: 6-12
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72223, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72223, AR include Baker Elementary School, Don Roberts Elementary School and Chenal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72223?
9 public schools are located in 72223.
What percentage of students in 72223 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 72223 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72223?
72223 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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