For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,546 students in 72202, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72202, AR are Gibbs Magnet Elementary School, Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School and Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72202 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72202, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72202, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Gr: K-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 East 6th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
905 M L King Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-5100
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72202, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72202, AR include Gibbs Magnet Elementary School, Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School and Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72202?
4 public elementary schools are located in 72202.
What is the racial composition of students in 72202?
72202 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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