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Best Little Rock Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public middle schools serving 10,695 students in Little Rock, AR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Little Rock, AR are Forest Heights Stem Academy, Joe T. Robinson Middle School and Pinnacle View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little Rock, AR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Little Rock have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Little Rock, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Heights Stem Academy
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Gr: K-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21201 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Pinnacle View Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5701 Ranch Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Lisa Academy West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 246-5853
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9335
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Pulaski Heights Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 N Pine
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Arkansas School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
717 West 7th Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 S Battery St
Little Rock, AR 72215
(501) 404-0012
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1111.
Mann Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E. Roosevelt
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Corporate Hill Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200
Gr: K-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Mills Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 E. Dixon Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 234-5251
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6111 W 83rd Street
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Gr: K-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Wright Ave
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13420 David O Dodd Road
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Gr: K-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1818.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Woody Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Academies Of Math And Science School
Charter School
6423 Stagecoach Road
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 295-3424
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy
9417 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4300
Gr: K-8 | 1,252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
Charter School
Little Rock Ar 72204
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 621-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Arkansas
Charter School
400 Hardin Rd Suite 120
Little Rock, AR 72211
(479) 600-9735
Gr: 7-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Online
Charter School
400 Hardin Rd Suite 120
Little Rock, AR 72211
(479) 282-9971
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Little Rock, AR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Little Rock, AR include Forest Heights Stem Academy, Joe T. Robinson Middle School and Pinnacle View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Little Rock?
23 public middle schools are located in Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Little Rock?
Little Rock public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Little Rock are often viewed compared to one another?

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