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Best 72209 Arkansas Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,159 students in 72209, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72209, AR are Wakefield Elementary School, Otter Creek Elementary School and Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72209 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72209, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 72209, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Westminister Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6600
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Otter Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16000 Otter Creek Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-5800
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6111 W 83rd St
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Meadowcliff Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Sheraton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-5600
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Baseline Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3623 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-3700
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Watson Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6800
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Cloverdale Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Hinkson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Cloverdale Elementary School (Closed 2007)
6500 Hinkson Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Covenant Keepers Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Covenant Keepers High School (Closed 2014)
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dreamland Academy (Closed 2013)
5615 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Gr: K-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Evening High School (Closed 2011)
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Gr: 11-12
Geyer Springs Elementary School (Closed 2023)
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Gr: 2-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Mcclellan Magnet High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
9417 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 72209, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72209, AR include Wakefield Elementary School, Otter Creek Elementary School and Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72209?
7 public elementary schools are located in 72209.
What is the racial composition of students in 72209?
72209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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