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 52% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 71603, AR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3911 S Hazel St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(833) 277-4731
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(833) 277-4731
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
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
Grades: 9
| 27 students
71603, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8000 Correction Circle
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 267-6725
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 267-6725
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1903 West 34th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Grades: PK-3
| 357 students
2501 West 10th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
4101 Olive St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Grades: 7-9
| 594 students
3605 Oakwood Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Grades: 2-3
| 238 students
2900 Orange St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4384
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4384
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1415 West 13th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Grades: 4-6
| 166 students
1501 W 73rd Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4200 Fir Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Grades: K-1
| 297 students
2206 Ridgway Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4382
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4382
Grades: 2-5
| 341 students
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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