For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,424 students in 72204, AR.
The top-ranked public charter school in 72204, AR is Estem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 72204 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72204, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72204, AR Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estem High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 478-2800
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 478-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Academies Of Math And Science School
Charter School
6423 Stagecoach Road
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 295-3424
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 295-3424
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School
Charter School
Little Rock Ar 72204
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 500-0558
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 500-0558
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
Charter School
Little Rock Ar 72204
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 621-1500
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 621-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 72204, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72204, AR include Estem High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 72204?
4 public charter schools are located in 72204.
What is the racial composition of students in 72204?
72204 public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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