For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 231 students in 72903, AR.
Public charter schools in zipcode 72903 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72903, AR Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Smith Virtual Academy
Charter School
5900 Painter Lane
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Of Fort Smith
Charter School
3400 Rogers Avenue Ste. 126
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public charter schools are located in 72903, AR?
2 public charter schools are located in 72903, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in 72903?
72903 public charter schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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