For the 2025 school year, there are 2 magnet public charter schools serving 1,562 students in Arkansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Arkansas are Hot Springs Junior Academy and Hot Springs World Class High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Arkansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Grades: 7-9
| 795 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Emory St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Grades: 10-12
| 767 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public charter schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Arkansas include Hot Springs Junior Academy and Hot Springs World Class High School.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Arkansas?
2 magnet public charter schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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