For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,123 students in 72205, AR.
The top ranked public charter schools in 72205, AR are Lisa Academy West Middle School, Lisa Academy West High School and Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 72205 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72205, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72205, AR Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lisa Academy West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 227-4942
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 227-4942
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Lisa Academy West High School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 246-5853
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 246-5853
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Corporate Hill Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
72205, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2800
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Lr Urban Collegiate Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
6711 West Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 683-1855
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 683-1855
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Prodigy Preparatory Academy Of Service (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2410 South Battery Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 404-0012
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 404-0012
Gr: 7-9 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
700 E. 17th Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-6200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-6200
Gr: PK | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
3010 W Seventh St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-7300
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-7300
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 72205, AR?
The top ranked public charter schools in 72205, AR include Lisa Academy West Middle School, Lisa Academy West High School and Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School.
How many public charter schools are located in 72205?
3 public charter schools are located in 72205.
What is the racial composition of students in 72205?
72205 public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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