For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 687 students in 72202, AR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72202, AR are Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School and Premier High School Of Little Rock. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 72202 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72202, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72202, AR Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Gr: K-6 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Premier High School Of Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
72202, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 72202, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72202, AR include Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School and Premier High School Of Little Rock.
How many public charter schools are located in 72202?
2 public charter schools are located in 72202.
What is the racial composition of students in 72202?
72202 public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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