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For the 2025-26 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 score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and 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 51�Թ�� in Arkansas (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hope Academy Of Public Service

Alternative School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
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Top 20%

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601 W 6th St
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

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Bottom 50%

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21 Funtastic Dr
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%)
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Bottom 50%

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1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034

Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

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).