For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 123 students in 72203, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 72203, AR is Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 72203 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72203, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72203, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Main St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 682-1711
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 682-1711
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
72203, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ark. School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Ark. School For The Deaf High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Ark. School Fordeaf Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72203, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72203, AR include Arkansas Consolidated High School-alexander.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72203?
1 public elementary schools are located in 72203.
What is the racial composition of students in 72203?
72203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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