Charter Elementary Schools in Arkansas
Arkansas has 39 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 19 cities.
- Charter elementary schools
- 39
- Students at these schools
- 20,203
- Median students per teacher
- 15.6
- Virtual schools
- 5
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 39 of 39 schools; student–teacher ratios for 38; format for 39. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter elementary schools in Arkansas by city
Little Rock9
- Academies of Math and Science School · K–8
- Arkansas Virtual Academy Elementary · K–6 · Virtual
- Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School · K–6
- Estem Elementary School · K–6
- Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock · K–8
- Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy · K–8
- Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy · 5–8
- Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School · K–12
- Lisa Academy West Elementary School · K–5
Rogers6
- Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary · K–6
- Founders Classical Academies of Ark West Little Rock Elementary · K–6
- Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville · K–8
- Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Rogers · K–6
- Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville Elementary School · K–5
- School for Advanced Studies-Nw Ark · 5–10
Bentonville2
- Arkansas Connections Academy High · K–12 · Virtual
- Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary · K–4
Fayetteville2
- Fayetteville Virtual Academy a Dist Conversion Charter School · 2–12 · Virtual
- Lisa Academy Fayetteville · K–5
Maumelle2
Blytheville1
Cabot1
- Cabot Panther Academy · 5–12
Cherry Valley1
- Cross County Elementary Tech Academy · Pre-K–6
Garfield1
Imboden1
Jacksonville1
Mena1
- Polk County Virtual Academy · 1–12 · Virtual
Scott1
- Scott Charter School · K–12
Sherwood1
Van Buren1
- River Valley Virtual Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Waldron1
- Adventure Online Academy · 2–12
West Helena1
- KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy · Pre-K–5
About this Arkansas elementary school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter elementary schools in Arkansas: common questions
How many charter elementary schools are in Arkansas?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 39 open public charter schools in Arkansas offering at least one grade from K–5, located in 19 cities.
How do I find charter elementary schools near me in Arkansas?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the elementary grade-level filter.
Are charter elementary schools in Arkansas free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter elementary schools in Arkansas?
Federal records identify 5 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering elementary grades in Arkansas. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter elementary schools in Arkansas?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.