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Charter Schools Directory
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Charter schools in Arkansas

Arkansas has 110 open public charter schools with reported enrollment of 45,327 students in 39 cities, based on 2024–25 federal data.

Schools
110
Reported students
45,327
Offer high school grades
66
Virtual schools
9

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 109 of 110 schools; student–teacher ratios for 105; format for 110. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Find charter schools in Arkansas by city

More public charter schools in Arkansas

Amity

Batesville

Bauxite

Blytheville

Cabot

Cave City

Cherry Valley

Garfield

Helena

Imboden

Jacksonville

Lincoln

Maumelle

Mena

Mountain Home

Mountainburg

Newport

Norman

North Little

Prairie Grove

Scott

Sherwood

Siloam Springs

Southside

Van Buren

Vilonia

Waldron

West Helena

West Memphis

Wilson

Frequently asked questions about Arkansas charter schools

How many charter schools are in Arkansas?

The 2024–25 federal data includes 110 open public charter schools in Arkansas, with reported enrollment of 45,327 students across 109 schools reporting enrollment.

How can I find charter schools near me in Arkansas?

Browse the city links on this page or use the school search to filter Arkansas charter schools by name, city, ZIP code, grade level, and format.

Are charter schools free in Arkansas?

Yes. Charter schools in Arkansas are public schools and qualifying charter schools cannot charge tuition. Families may still have optional or school-specific costs for transportation, uniforms, meals, activities, or supplies. Confirm current costs and enrollment requirements directly with each school.

What's the difference between a public school and a charter school in Arkansas?

Both traditional public schools and charter schools in Arkansas are publicly funded and tuition-free. Traditional public schools are generally governed by a local school district, while charter schools operate under an approved charter and have more flexibility in exchange for accountability to their authorizer. Enrollment boundaries, lotteries, programs, and transportation vary, so confirm the details with each school and the Arkansas education agency.

Are there virtual charter schools in Arkansas?

Federal records identify 9 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools in Arkansas. Confirm current learning formats directly with each school.

Does this page rank the best charter schools in Arkansas?

No. This is an independent factual directory, not a ranking. Compare the available data and confirm admissions, programs, performance, and current details with schools and official state sources.