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Best Little Rock Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public charter schools serving 9,240 students in Little Rock, AR.
The top ranked public charter schools in Little Rock, AR are Lisa Academy West Middle School, Estem Junior High Public Charter School and Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little Rock, AR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Little Rock have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Little Rock, AR (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lisa Academy West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 227-4942
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Gr: 7-9 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Gr: 7-9 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Estem High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
112 W Third St 3rd Flr
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Gr: 10-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Lisa Academy West Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12200 Westhaven Dr
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 476-3309
Gr: K-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Founders Classical Academies Of Ar West Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-8321
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Estem Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Gr: K-6 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Gr: K-6 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Lisa Academy West High School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 246-5853
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Ark Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 S Battery St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-0012
Gr: K-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1212.
Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 664-4225
Gr: K-5 | 1,014 student Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Driven Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21001 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 234-3703
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Corporate Hill Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 451-4200
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1515.
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6111 W 83rd St
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-3279
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Premier High School Of Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 400-4873
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1717.
Graduate Arkansas Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Scott Hamilton Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 618-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Academies Of Math And Sciences School
Charter School
6243 Stagecoach Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 295-3424
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas Military And First Responders Academy (Amfra)
Charter School
10710 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 942-6372
Gr: 9-10 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
The Excel Center
Charter School
7400 Scott Hamilton Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 372-5100
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Founders Classical Academies Of Ar West Little Rock Elementary School
Charter School
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 821-0382
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School
Charter School
3615 West 25th Street
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
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
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Gr: 10-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Alternative Agencies (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3400
Gr: 3-12
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
800 Apperson St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-3520
Gr: 6-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Ark. School For The Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9543
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Ark. School For The Deaf High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9514
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Ark. School Fordeaf Middle School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2400 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 324-9533
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Cloverdale Elementary School (Closed 2007)
6500 Hinkson Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Covenant Keepers Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-7619
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Covenant Keepers High School (Closed 2014)
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 682-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
David O'dodd Elementary School (Closed 2023)
6423 Stagecoach Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Dreamland Academy (Closed 2013)
5615 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9278
Gr: K-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
E-stem Public Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 1st Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Gr: K-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
E-stem Public Charter Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
112 West Third St 2nd Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Gr: 5-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Evening High School (Closed 2011)
7701 Scott Hamilton Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-1350
Gr: 11-12
Felder Alternative Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8300 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Felder Middle School Learn Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6900 Pecan Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-9060
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Franklin Incentive Elementary School (Closed 2018)
1701 S Harrison St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-4600
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Geyer Springs Elementary School (Closed 2023)
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800
Gr: 2-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Hall High School (Closed 2023)
6700 H St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-1900
Gr: 9-12
Henderson Middle School (Closed 2023)
401 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
J.a. Fair High School (Closed 2023)
13420 David O Dodd Rd
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Gr: 9-12
Lime Street Elementary School (Closed 2023)
21001 Hwy. 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Little Prep Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1616 S Spring St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Gr: K-4
Little Rock Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
1205 S Schiller St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 683-1855
Gr: 5-8
Lr Urban Collegiate Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
6711 West Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 683-1855
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Mcclellan Magnet High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
9417 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2100
Gr: 9-12
Mitchell Incentive Elementary School (Closed 2006)
2410 Battery St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Nichols Intermediate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2410 S Battery St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-0012
Gr: 4-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Prodigy Preparatory Academy Of Service (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2410 South Battery Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 404-0012
Gr: 7-9 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Quest Middle School Of Little Rock (Closed 2020)
1815n Rahling Rf
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rightsell Incentive Elementary School (Closed 2007)
911 W. 19 St.
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rockbridge Montessori Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
108 W Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 404-9549
Gr: K-7 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rockefeller Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
700 E. 17th Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-6200
Gr: PK | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rockefeller Incentive Elementary School (Closed 2023)
700 E 17th St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6200
Gr: PK-5
Romine Interdist. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3400 Romine Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Little Rock, AR?
How many public charter schools are located in Little Rock?
24 public charter schools are located in Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Little Rock?
Little Rock public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Little Rock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Little Rock include: Estem Junior High Public Charter School vs. Estem High School

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