For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,004 students in 72211, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72211, AR are Lisa Academy West Elementary School, Ark Virtual Academy Middle School and Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72211 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72211, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72211, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lisa Academy West Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Westhaven Dr
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 476-3309
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 476-3309
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Ark Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Grades: 6-8
| 1,050 students
Rank: #33.
Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Grades: K-5
| 1,014 students
Rank: #44.
Terry Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Mara Lynn Dr
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 447-6500
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 447-6500
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 72211, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72211, AR include Lisa Academy West Elementary School, Ark Virtual Academy Middle School and Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72211?
4 public elementary schools are located in 72211.
What is the racial composition of students in 72211?
72211 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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