Public schools in North Little Rock, AR
21 open public schools with an address in North Little Rock, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,352
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of North Little Rock public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in North Little Rock, AR: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,352 students, an average of 445 per school. The largest campus is North Little Rock High School (1,652 students), and the largest elementary school is Ridge Road Elementary School (516).
North Little Rock School District operates the most schools here (14), and 2 regular districts have at least one North Little Rock campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 94% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving North Little Rock
North Little Rock School District
Public school district
14 schools in North Little Rock
Pulaski County Special School District
Public school district
3 schools in North Little Rock · 25 total
Lisa Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in North Little Rock · 13 total
Division of Youth Services School System
State operated agency
1 school in North Little Rock · 7 total
Westwind School for Performing Arts
Independent charter agency
1 school in North Little Rock
Elementary schools in North Little Rock
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amboy Elementary School North Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 456 | 18.1:1 | |
| Boone Park Elementary School North Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 428 | 16.3:1 | |
| Crestwood Elementary School North Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 466 | 18.5:1 | |
| Crystal Hill Elementary Pulaski County Special School District | PK–05 | 499 | 15.1:1 | |
| Glenview Elementary School North Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 344 | 15.1:1 | |
| Harris Elementary School Pulaski County Special School District | PK–05 | 187 | 11.5:1 | |
| Indian Hills Elementary School North Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 398 | 14.2:1 | |
| Lakewood Elementary School North Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 427 | 18.4:1 | |
| Meadow Park Elementary School North Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 468 | 16.1:1 | |
| N Little Rock 6 Academy of Agricultural Veterinary Sciences North Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 263 | 13.5:1 | |
| Oak Grove Elementary School Pulaski County Special School District | PK–05 | 193 | 12.1:1 | |
| Ridge Road Elementary School North Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 516 | 17.2:1 |
Middle schools in North Little Rock
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Academy North Middle School Lisa Academy · Charter | 06–08 | 353 | 16.1:1 | |
| North Little Rock Middle School North Little Rock School District | 07–08 | 1,036 | 14.2:1 | |
| North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus North Little Rock School District | 06–06 | 548 | 12.5:1 | |
| Westwind School for Performing Arts School Westwind School for Performing Arts · Charter | 06–08 | 86 | 7.8:1 |
High schools in North Little Rock
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cstp Civilian Student Training Program Division of Youth Services School System | 07–12 | 31 | 8.2:1 | |
| Lisa Academy North High School Lisa Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 292 | 11.1:1 | |
| North Little Rock Center of Excellence North Little Rock School District · Charter | 09–12 | 472 | 14.6:1 | |
| North Little Rock High School North Little Rock School District | 09–12 | 1,652 | 11.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in North Little Rock
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike View Early Childhood Center North Little Rock School District | PK–PK | 237 | 18.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.5%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black57.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 North Little Rock schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,352 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Little Rock
How many public schools are in North Little Rock, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in North Little Rock: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 9,352 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Little Rock?
Schools with an address in North Little Rock belong to 5 education agencies, led by North Little Rock School District (14 schools), Pulaski County Special School District (3 schools), Lisa Academy (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in North Little Rock?
North Little Rock High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Little Rock, with 1,652 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Little Rock?
Yes. 4 of the 21 public schools in North Little Rock are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Lisa Academy North High School, Lisa Academy North Middle School, North Little Rock Center of Excellence. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Little Rock schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Little Rock public schools is 14.6:1, similar to the Arkansas school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in North Little Rock guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arkansas cities