For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 3,791 students in North Little Rock, AR.
The top ranked public charter schools in North Little Rock, AR are Lisa Academy North Middle School, Lisa Academy North Elementary School and Lisa Academy North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Little Rock, AR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in North Little Rock have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in North Little Rock, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lisa Academy North Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Lisa Academy North Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Gr: K-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Lisa Academy North High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5410 Landers Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 945-2727
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
North Little Rock Center Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 West 22nd St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 9-12 | 1,872 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Premier High School Of North Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 West 29th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 333-9541
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 333-9541
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
3901 Virginia Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 218-1250
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 218-1250
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
North Little Rock, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3902 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8195
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8195
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Capital City Lighthouse Elementary Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 313-2901
Gr: K-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3901 Virginia Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 313-2901
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
5800 Alpha St
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3610
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
2400 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8200
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8200
Gr: 9-10 | 1,247 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
101 West 22nd St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
4901 N Allen St
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8180
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8180
Gr: PK-5
10025 Oakland Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-5350
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
441 Mccain Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8170
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8170
Gr: 9-12
708 W Second Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 534-0277
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(870) 534-0277
Gr: 7-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2300 Poplar St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8275
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8275
Gr: 6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
5500 Lynch Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3600
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in North Little Rock, AR?
The top ranked public charter schools in North Little Rock, AR include Lisa Academy North Middle School, Lisa Academy North Elementary School and Lisa Academy North High School.
How many public charter schools are located in North Little Rock?
7 public charter schools are located in North Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in North Little Rock?
North Little Rock public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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