For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Van Buren, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
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
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Gr: K-5
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
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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