For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,521 students in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR.
The top ranked public charter schools in John Barrow are Ark Virtual Academy Middle School and Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ark Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Grades: 6-8
| 1,050 students
Rank: #22.
Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Grades: K-5
| 1,014 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock, AR include Ark Virtual Academy Middle School and Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock?
the neighborhood of John Barrow, Little Rock public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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