For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,325 students in 72206, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 72206 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72206, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72206, AR Public Elementary 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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72206, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72206, AR include East End Intermediate School, Daisy Bates Elementary School and Landmark Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72206?
9 public elementary schools are located in 72206.
What is the racial composition of students in 72206?
72206 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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