For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,667 students in 72211, AR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72211, AR are Lisa Academy West Elementary School, Ark Virtual Academy Middle School and Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 72211 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72211, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72211, AR Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lisa Academy West Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12200 Westhaven Dr
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 476-3309
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 476-3309
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Ark Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Gr: K-5 | 1,014 student Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 72211, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72211, AR include Lisa Academy West Elementary School, Ark Virtual Academy Middle School and Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 72211?
3 public charter schools are located in 72211.
What is the racial composition of students in 72211?
72211 public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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