2024 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the Little Rock Area

• Conway School District, AR•

• 10-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  741 reviews

Senior: I have attended Conway schools my whole life. I also have three younger siblings in Conway school district. The best part about Conway school is the small town vibe. Everyone knows everyone in our town. The teachers thrive to help students because they really care about our future. The worst part about Conway school is the reading scores. My youngest sister is dyslexic and my parents had to fight to get her the help she needs. Conway needs more reading interventionist in our district especially in the elementary schools. My plan is to become a special education teacher so I can make a difference in the school I love!... Read 741 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,133

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Little Rock School District, AR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  802 reviews

Junior: Overall my experience at Central High School has been very interesting. Some of the worst parts have been the drama that circulates around the school and the fights that feel as though they happen every single day. Not only that but some of the teachers seem as though they do not want to be there which in turn affects the students. However, I will say that Central High has helped me build amazing bonds and the diverse culture is amazing to be around. Learning about how each person from different culture do things is truly inspiring. I would love to see a change in how things are handled throughout the school.... Read 802 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,506

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Conway School District, AR•

• K-4

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 450

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Bryant School District, AR•

• 6-7

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  Rating 4 out of 5  5 reviews

Alum: Bethel Middle School was a superb transition for me from private to public schooling. The environment encourages learning and is understanding of mistakes. With an abundance of opportunities for classes and extracurricular activities, Bethel pushes me to where I needed to be to be ready for high school.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 672

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Benton School District, AR•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  275 reviews

Senior: I’ve been a student of Benton High since freshman year, and am currently an oncoming senior. Benton High has been a good school so far with regulating the safety of my peers and aiding those who truly need it. My worst class is math, but so far I’ve enjoyed all my math classes due to my amazing, patient teachers. I’m not kidding. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to name drop, so I won’t, but my math teachers have been incredibly helpful to me so far and have helped me keep an A with patience and positive guidance. The only worst experiences I’ve really experienced here is the super strict dress codes. We’re not allowed to have piercings in places other than our ears and we may only color our hair natural tones. There are school fights, yes, but that’s expected in public schools. These fights are handled very well by our admins, though, and I have only witnessed 3 fights in the past 3 years I’ve been here. They all ended quickly. I’d like to see Benton High get looser with the dress code.... Read 275 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,244

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Benton School District, AR•

• K-4

• grade A

• Students 588

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Conway School District, AR•

• 5-7

• grade A

• Students 562

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Benton School District, AR•

• 8-9

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Freshman: School is relatively safe. Has lots of cameras and resource officers roam the halls. Has many safety precautions. Food is okay, lots is not freshly made. Not the best of schools y any means, but it is a great place. Not a lot of diversity. Everyone acts the same. Not a lot of room to be different.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 938

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Bryant School District, AR•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 519

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• LISA Academy Public Charter School District, AR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  66 reviews

Senior: I am a senior in high school who has been going to Lisa Academy since I was in elementary school. I've seen this school change in so many ways, mostly for the better! There isn't much extracurricular wise, if that bothers you then you probably wouldn't like it here. However, the college prep is insane. I feel much more prepared than my non-Lisa peers. If you're looking for a school that is hyperfocused on the future of its students, then this school is the perfect fit for you. If you're looking for a school that is spirit-based and highly values sports/extracurriculars- keep looking.... Read 66 reviews

• grade A

• Students 282

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Conway School District, AR•

• K-4

• grade A

• Students 540

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Cabot School District, AR•

• PK, K-4

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Overall I have been happy with my daughters time at Magness Creek. We have had some slight issues in the past, but all of the good out weighs the bad.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 391

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Conway School District, AR•

• K-4

• grade A minus

• Students 391

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Cabot School District, AR•

• PK, K-4

• grade A minus

• Students 512

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Cabot School District, AR•

• 9-10

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  9 reviews

Freshman: Being a student here at Cabot Freshman Academy is the best thing you could be. You can have so much fun with the teacher's lessons and the fun events at this school such as the dance or even the incentive days when you have amazing grades! How cool is that?! There's a place here for everyone like Agriculture, Choir, Sports, Construction, and even ROTC which looks great on transcripts. The school library is also an amazing place for you to study, check out books, or even play the VR. At this school, there is amazing food in the cafeteria from our amazing cafeteria staff, with chicken and even a ramen noodle bar. The school is split into many facilities where the subjects are not hard to find. There are even clubs too like FFA (you have to be in the Agriculture class to join), Chess, Key Club, E3 club, and even Spanish Club. When you join a club your like part of the family. This school is amazing! I hope you enjoy it too!... Read 9 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 856

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Bryant School District, AR•

• 10-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  641 reviews

Senior: There’s no place I’d weather be than Bryant High School. I feel so loved by all of my teachers, and am treated as if I’m more than just a test score. The friends I’ve made through clubs and other in school organizations set up by the faculty at Bryant High School is phenomenal, and are ones that will last a lifetime. Not only are our at home life prioritized by the counselors and other faculty members, our school life is as-well. The teachers and counselors are constantly by your side to enhance your learning experience and to make sure your only gaining from being a student at BHS. All in all, I would recommend any transfers students in the area of Central Arkansas to deeply consider attending Bryant High School and receiving an education that will lead you to a life full of success.... Read 641 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,063

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Little Rock School District, AR•

• K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 970

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Little Rock School District, AR•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: We love Forest Park! It is a sweet neighborhood school that feels more like a family. The teachers, staff and parents work together to provide the best education for ALL students no matter their background. The education is top notch, and the social-emotional learning that takes place here is such a blessing. Our family has been a part of Forest Park for six years now, and I am so grateful that my children have been able to attend this incredible school.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 390

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Cabot School District, AR•

• 7-8

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  Rating 2 out of 5  6 reviews

Middle School Student: The Administration cares more about kids doing bad things than real problems. All they did to protect the school was lock doors and put in a glass door. But when a kid does something that they were unsure of, because they didn't know the rules, they get days of in-school-suspesion.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 845

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Little Rock School District, AR•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 418

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Conway School District, AR•

• 5-7

• grade A minus

• Students 722

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Pulaski County Special School District, AR•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 355

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Benton School District, AR•

• 5-7

• grade A minus

• Students 1,359

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Cabot School District, AR•

• K-6

• grade A minus

• Students 566

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Cabot School District, AR•

• K-4

• grade A minus

• Students 496

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1