For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,388 students in 72201, AR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72201, AR are Estem Junior High Public Charter School, Estem Elementary School and Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle 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 26% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72201, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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) 748-9335
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9335
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Estem Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
717 West 7th Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 Elementary School and Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle 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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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