For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,758 students in 72201, AR.
The top ranked public charter schools in 72201, AR are Estem Junior High Public Charter School, Estem High School and Estem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 72201 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72201, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72201, AR Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: 7-9
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Estem High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 W Third St 3rd Flr
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: 10-12
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Estem Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: K-6
| 839 students
72201, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E-stem Public Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 1st Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: K-4
| 471 students
E-stem Public Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 2nd Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 72201, AR?
The top ranked public charter schools in 72201, AR include Estem Junior High Public Charter School, Estem High School and Estem Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 72201?
3 public charter schools are located in 72201.
What is the racial composition of students in 72201?
72201 public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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