Best Arkansas Online Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 online public schools serving 5,925 students in Arkansas.
Arkansas online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
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Best Online Public Schools in Arkansas (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 9-12 | 1,872 student Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Arkansas Connections Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
609 Sw 8th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(501) 386-3419
Gr: K-12 | 3,804 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Arkansas?
5 online public schools are available for Arkansas students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Arkansas?
Arkansas online public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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