For the 2025 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)
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 51±¬ÁÏs (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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