For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,620 students in 72501, AR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72501, AR are Southside Charter High School, Batesville Junior High School Charter and Southside Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 72501 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Charter schools in 72501, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best 72501, AR Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Gr: 10-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Batesville Junior High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#2 Pioneer Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7533
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Southside Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 Scott Drive
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-4003
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-4003
Gr: 7-9 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Batesville High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
72501, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
955 Water Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2316
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2316
Gr: 6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Central Magnet Math & Science (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
650 Vine St
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7498
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7498
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1900 Lyon Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821
Gr: PK-K | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 72501, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 72501, AR include Southside Charter High School, Batesville Junior High School Charter and Southside Junior High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 72501?
4 public charter schools are located in 72501.
What is the racial composition of students in 72501?
72501 public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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