For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,882 students in 72209, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72209, AR are Wakefield Elementary School, Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock and Watson Elementary School. 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 18% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72209, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Westminister
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6600
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6600
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6111 W 83rd Street
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Gr: K-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Watson Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Valley Drive
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6800
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6800
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
9417 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4300
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4300
Gr: K-8 | 1,252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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, Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock and Watson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72209?
4 public elementary schools are located in 72209.
What is the racial composition of students in 72209?
72209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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