For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 online public schools serving 5,261 students in Arkansas.
Arkansas online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Arkansas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy- Dist Conversion Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Rank: #33.
Arkansas Connections Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 Sw 8th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(501) 386-3419
Bentonville, AR 72712
(501) 386-3419
Grades: K-12
| 3,231 students
Rank: #44.
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
Grades: 9-12
| 1,695 students
Rank: #55.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Grades: K-12
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Arkansas?
5 online public schools are available for Arkansas students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Arkansas?
Arkansas online public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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