Best Van Buren Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 105 students in Van Buren, AR.
The top-ranked public charter school in Van Buren, AR is River Valley Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren, AR public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Van Buren, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
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Van Buren, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Gr: 5-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Gr: K-5
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Van Buren, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Van Buren, AR include River Valley Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Van Buren?
1 public charter schools are located in Van Buren.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?
Van Buren public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).

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