For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 485 students in 71603, AR.
The top ranked public charter school in 71603, AR is Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 71603 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 71603, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 71603, AR Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3911 S Hazel St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(833) 277-4731
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(833) 277-4731
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
Charter School
1501 West 73rd Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Gr: 9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
71603, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8000 Correction Circle
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 267-6725
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 267-6725
Gr: 9-12
1903 West 34th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Gr: PK-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2501 West 10th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
4101 Olive St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Gr: 7-9 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3605 Oakwood Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Gr: 2-3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1415 West 13th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Gr: 4-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1501 W 73rd Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Gr: 9-12
4200 Fir Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Gr: K-1 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2206 Ridgway Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4382
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4382
Gr: 2-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 71603, AR?
The top ranked public charter schools in 71603, AR include Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff.
How many public charter schools are located in 71603?
2 public charter schools are located in 71603.
What is the racial composition of students in 71603?
71603 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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