For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 869 students in Helena, AR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Helena, AR are Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy, Kippdelta College Prep School and Kippdelta Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Helena, AR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Helena have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Helena, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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%
Rank: #33.
Kippdelta Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 Missouri St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Helena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14582 Hwy 44
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3367
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3367
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students
14582 Hwy 44
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3573
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3573
Gr: K-6 | 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Helena, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Helena, AR include Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy, Kippdelta College Prep School and Kippdelta Collegiate High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Helena?
3 public charter schools are located in Helena.
What is the racial composition of students in Helena?
Helena public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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