For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,556 students in 72202, AR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72202, AR are Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School and Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 72202 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72202, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72202, AR Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Gr: 7-9 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Gr: K-6 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School
Charter School
3615 West 25th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 621-1500
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 621-1500
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
Charter School
3615 West 25th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 621-1500
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 621-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Online
Charter School
1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 246-3161
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
72202, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 72202, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72202, AR include Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School and Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 72202?
5 public charter schools are located in 72202.
What is the racial composition of students in 72202?
72202 public charter schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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