For the 2026 school year, there are 2 charter public preschools serving 1,208 students in Arkansas.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in Arkansas are Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville and Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6662
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6662
Gr: PK-7 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9800
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in Arkansas include Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville and Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy.
How many charter public preschools are located in Arkansas?
2 charter public preschools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas charter public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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