For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,254 students in 72206, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 74 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 72206, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72206, AR are East End Intermediate School, Daisy Bates Elementary School and Landmark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72206 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72206, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72206, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East End Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5205 W Sawmill Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-1477
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-1477
Gr: 3-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Daisy Bates Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Dineen
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 897-2171
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 897-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Landmark Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16712 Arch Street Pike
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-8790
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-8790
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Mann Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E. Roosevelt
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
College Station Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4710 Frazier Pike
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5750
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 E. Dixon Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 234-5251
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 234-5251
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6700
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6700
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Mills University Studies High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
708 E. Dixon Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5700
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Wright Ave
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
21801 Arch St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-4264
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-4264
Gr: PK-2 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
700 East 17th
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200
Gr: PK | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72206, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72206, AR include East End Intermediate School, Daisy Bates Elementary School and Landmark Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72206?
11 public schools are located in 72206.
What percentage of students in 72206 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 72206 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72206?
72206 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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