For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 365 students in Fayetteville, AR. The top ranked public charter school in Fayetteville, AR is Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, AR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Fayetteville, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lisa Academy Fayetteville
Charter School
1166 Van Asche Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(501) 945-2727
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(501) 945-2727
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Fayetteville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2350 Old Farmington
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Grades: 10-12
| 156 students
612 South College
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Fayetteville, AR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Fayetteville, AR include Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School. Fayetteville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
How many public charter schools are located in Fayetteville?
2 public charter schools are located in Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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