For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,567 students in 72501, AR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72501, AR are Southside Charter High School, Batesville Junior High School Charter and Southside Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 72501 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72501, AR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72501, AR Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1920 Batesville Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Gr: 10-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Batesville Junior High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2 Pioneer Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Southside Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Scott Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-4003
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-4003
Gr: 7-9 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Batesville High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pioneer Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Gr: 9-12 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 72501, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72501, AR include Southside Charter High School, Batesville Junior High School Charter and Southside Junior High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 72501?
4 public charter schools are located in 72501.
What is the racial composition of students in 72501?
72501 public charter schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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