For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 634 students in 72521, AR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72521, AR are Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory and Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 72521 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72521, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best 72521, AR Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
711 N. Main
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 N. Main
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-3333
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
72521, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 600
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5392
Gr: 7-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
711 N Main St
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5391
Cave City, AR 72521
(870) 283-5391
Gr: 5-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 72521, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72521, AR include Cave City Middle School Career And Collegiate Preparatory and Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School.
How many public charter schools are located in 72521?
2 public charter schools are located in 72521.
What is the racial composition of students in 72521?
72521 public charter schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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