For the 2026 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 1,195 students in Arkansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Arkansas are Batesville High School Charter and Kippdelta College Prep School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Batesville High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Kippdelta College Prep School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Arkansas include Batesville High School Charter and Kippdelta College Prep School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Arkansas?
2 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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