For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,524 students in 72086, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 72086, AR are Lonoke Middle School, Lonoke Elementary School and Lonoke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72086 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72086, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72086, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lonoke Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 W. Palm St.
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6670
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6670
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lonoke Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. Palm St.
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6740
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6740
Gr: 3-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Lonoke High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 W. Academy Street
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-2476
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-2476
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Lincoln St.
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-3839
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-3839
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72086, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72086, AR include Lonoke Middle School, Lonoke Elementary School and Lonoke High School.
How many public schools are located in 72086?
4 public schools are located in 72086.
What is the racial composition of students in 72086?
72086 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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