For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,331 students in 72209, AR.
The top ranked public charter schools in 72209, AR are Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock and Graduate Arkansas Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 72209 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72209, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72209, AR Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6111 W 83rd St
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Grades: K-8
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Scott Hamilton Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 618-2500
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 618-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas Military And First Responders Academy (Amfra)
Charter School
10710 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Grades: 9-10
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Excel Center
Charter School
7400 Scott Hamilton Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 372-5100
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 372-5100
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
72209, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerated Learning Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Grades: 10-12
| 176 students
6500 Hinkson Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Covenant Keepers Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
5615 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Grades: 2-5
| 223 students
Mcclellan Magnet High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
9417 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 72209, AR?
The top ranked public charter schools in 72209, AR include Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock and Graduate Arkansas Charter High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 72209?
4 public charter schools are located in 72209.
What is the racial composition of students in 72209?
72209 public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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