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Charter schools in Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock has 26 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 12,778 students. Of these, 9 offer elementary grades, 12 middle grades, and 14 high school grades. The median school has 14.6 students per teacher.

Schools
26
Reported students
12,778
Median students per teacher
14.6
Virtual schools
3

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 26 of 26 schools; student–teacher ratios for 26; format for 26. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

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SchoolGrades
Academies of Math and Science SchoolElementaryMiddleAcademies of Math and ScienceK–8
Arkansas Military and First Responders Academy (amfra)High9–11
Arkansas Virtual Academy ElementaryElementaryMiddleVirtualArkansas Virtual AcademyK–6
Arkansas Virtual Academy High SchoolHighVirtualArkansas Virtual Academy9–12
Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle SchoolMiddleVirtualArkansas Virtual Academy6–8
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleEstem Public Charter SchoolK–6
Estem Elementary SchoolElementaryMiddleEstem Public Charter SchoolK–6
Estem High SchoolHighEstem Public Charter School9–12
Estem Junior High Public Charter SchoolMiddleEstem Public Charter School7–8
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little RockElementaryMiddleK–8
Graduate Arkansas Charter HighHighGraduate Arkansas Charter9–12
Ivy Hill Preparatory AcademyElementaryMiddleScholarmade Achievement Place of ArkansasK–8
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline AcademyElementaryMiddleArkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools5–8
Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid SchoolElementaryMiddleHighLisa AcademyK–12
Lisa Academy West Elementary SchoolElementaryLisa AcademyK–5
Lisa Academy West High SchoolHighLisa Academy9–12
Lisa Academy West Middle SchoolMiddleLisa Academy6–8
Premier High School of FayettevilleHighPremier High Schools of Arkansas9–12
Premier High School of Fort SmithHighPremier High Schools of Arkansas9–12
Premier High School of Little RockHighPremier High Schools of Arkansas9–12
Premier High School of North Little RockHighPremier High Schools of Arkansas9–12
Premier High School of RussellvilleHighPremier High Schools of Arkansas9–12
Premier High School of TexarkanaHighPremier High Schools of Arkansas9–12
Premier High School OnlineMiddleHighPremier High Schools of Arkansas7–12
The Excel CenterHighExcel Center12
The Excel Center - SpringdaleExcel CenterAdult ed

About this Little Rock charter school list

This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.

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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Little Rock

How many charter schools are in Little Rock, AR?

Little Rock has 26 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 12,778 students across 26 schools reporting enrollment.

How do I compare charter schools near Little Rock?

Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.

Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Little Rock?

The data identifies 9 schools offering elementary grades, 12 offering middle grades, and 14 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.

Which is the best charter school in Little Rock?

This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.