For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 781 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 99% 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 (2026)
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
Pine Bluff Ar 71603
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 395-7401
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 395-7401
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff
Charter School
Pine Bluff Ar 71603
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
Charter School
Pine Bluff Ar 71603
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Gr: 9-10 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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?
3 public charter schools are located in 71603.
What is the racial composition of students in 71603?
71603 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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