For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 105 students in 72956, AR.
The top ranked public charter school in 72956, AR is River Valley Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 72956 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72956, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72956, AR Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
72956, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Grades: 5-6
| 472 students
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 72956, AR?
The top ranked public charter schools in 72956, AR include River Valley Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 72956?
1 public charter schools are located in 72956.
What is the racial composition of students in 72956?
72956 public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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