For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,057 students in 72103, AR.
The top ranked public schools in 72103, AR are Chicot Elementary School, Mabelvale Middle School and Mabelvale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72103 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72103, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72103, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chicot Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11100 Chicot Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-7000
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #22.
Mabelvale Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10811 Mabelvale W Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-3000
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Mabelvale Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9401 Mabelvale Cut Off Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-5400
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-5400
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Little Rock Southwest High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9715 Mabelvale Pike
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-9100
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-9100
Grades: 8-12
| 2,163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72103, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72103, AR include Chicot Elementary School, Mabelvale Middle School and Mabelvale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72103?
4 public schools are located in 72103.
What is the racial composition of students in 72103?
72103 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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