For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,253 students in 72118, AR (there are , serving 181 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 72118, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72118, AR are Oak Grove Elementary School, Crystal Hill Elementary School and Amboy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72118 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72118, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72118, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5703 Oak Grove Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-5370
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Crystal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5001 N Shore Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 791-8000
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 791-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Amboy Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W 58th St
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
3901 Virginia Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 218-1250
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 218-1250
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
72118, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3902 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8195
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8195
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 313-2901
Gr: K-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4901 N Allen St
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8180
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8180
Gr: PK-5
10025 Oakland Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-5350
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
708 W Second Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 534-0277
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 534-0277
Gr: 7-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72118, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72118, AR include Oak Grove Elementary School, Crystal Hill Elementary School and Amboy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72118?
4 public schools are located in 72118.
What percentage of students in 72118 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 72118 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72118?
72118 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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