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Best 72117 Arkansas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,298 students in 72117, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 72117, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72117, AR are Lisa Academy North Middle School, Lisa Academy North Elementary School and Lisa Academy North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72117 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72117, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 72117, AR Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lisa Academy North Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Lisa Academy Way
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Lisa Academy North Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Gr: K-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Lisa Academy North High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Lisa Academy Way
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 East Bethany Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3620
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 East 19th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Harris Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4424 Highway 161 North
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 72117, AR?
How many public schools are located in 72117?
6 public schools are located in 72117.
What percentage of students in 72117 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 72117 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72117?
72117 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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