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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best North Little Rock Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 12,549 students in North Little Rock, AR (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,222 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in North Little Rock, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in North Little Rock, AR are Crestwood Elementary School, Lisa Academy North Middle School and Lakewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Little Rock, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in North Little Rock have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 Crestwood Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Fairway Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 Indian Hills Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5703 Oak Grove Road
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-5370
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Crystal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Northshore Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 791-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Lakeview Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
Gr: 6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
North Little Rock Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Lakeview Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8200
Gr: 7-8 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
North Little Rock Center Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 West 22nd Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
North Little Rock High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 West 22nd Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Amboy Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Auburn Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ridge Road Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Ridge Road
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Cstp Civilian Student Training Program
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16301 Missouri St
North Little Rock, AR 72199
(501) 682-1144
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Seventh Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Bishop Lindsey Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5170
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Boone Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Crutcher
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5160
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy North Little Rock Elementary School
Charter School
North Little Rock Ar 72118
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 301-4400
Gr: K-3 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Pike View Early Childhood Center
441 Mccain Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8170
Gr: PK | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in North Little Rock, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in North Little Rock, AR include Crestwood Elementary School, Lisa Academy North Middle School and Lakewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Little Rock?
23 public schools are located in North Little Rock.
What percentage of students in North Little Rock go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in North Little Rock are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Little Rock?
North Little Rock public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in North Little Rock are often viewed compared to one another?

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