For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 1,155 students in Arkansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Arkansas are Batesville High School and Kipp Delta College Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Arkansas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Batesville High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Grades: 9-12
| 973 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Delta College Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9444
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Arkansas include Batesville High School and Kipp Delta College Preparatory School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Arkansas?
2 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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