For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 517 students in Fort Smith, AR.
The top ranked public charter school in Fort Smith, AR is Future School Of Fort Smith. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Smith, AR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Fort Smith have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Fort Smith, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Future School Of Fort Smith
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 N 7th St
Fort Smith, AR 72917
(479) 431-8695
Fort Smith, AR 72917
(479) 431-8695
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Smith Virtual Academy
Charter School
5900 Painter Lane
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith
Charter School
1000 Fianna Way
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Institute For The Creative Arts School
Charter School
1101 Riverfront Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 434-2020
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 434-2020
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Of Fort Smith
Charter School
3400 Rogers Avenue Ste. 126
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Fort Smith, AR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Fort Smith, AR include Future School Of Fort Smith.
How many public charter schools are located in Fort Smith?
5 public charter schools are located in Fort Smith.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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