For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 358 students in 72201, AR.
The top ranked public middle school in 72201, AR is Estem Junior High ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 72201 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 72201, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 72201, AR ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estem Junior High ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Gr: 7-9 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
72201, Arkansas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
112 West Third St 1st Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Gr: K-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
E-stem ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 2nd Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Gr: 5-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 72201, AR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 72201, AR include Estem Junior High ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 72201?
1 public middle schools are located in 72201.
What is the racial composition of students in 72201?
72201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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