For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 590 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Fort Smith, AR (2026-27)
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 72901
(479) 431-8695
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 431-8695
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Smith Virtual Academy
Charter School
3205 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith
Charter School
1000 Fianna Way Ste 430
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Institute For The Creative Arts School
Charter School
1101 Riverfront Drive
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 434-2114
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 434-2114
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Of Fort Smith
Charter School
3400 Rogers Ave Ste 126
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Fort Smith, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Belle Point Alternative Center (Closed)
Alternative School
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
2524 South Tulsa St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-3612
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-3612
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
4949 Spradling Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-8048
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-8048
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
3300 Harris Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7720
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7720
Gr: K-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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