For the 2026 school year, there are 3 alternative public schools serving 649 students in Arkansas.
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Arkansas are Hope Academy Of Public Service, Cabot Panther Academy and Belle Point Alternative Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 W 6th St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Gr: 5-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Cabot Panther Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Funtastic Dr
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3363
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3363
Gr: 5-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public schools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Arkansas include Hope Academy Of Public Service, Cabot Panther Academy and Belle Point Alternative Center.
How many alternative public schools are located in Arkansas?
3 alternative public schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas alternative public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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