Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Little Rock, AR (2025-26)

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Best Downtown Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,918 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Little Rock, AR.

The top ranked public charter schools in Downtown are Estem Junior High Public Charter School, Estem High School and Estem Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Downtown, Little Rock, AR public charter schools have an score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Little Rock, AR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Estem Junior High Public Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
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112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200

Gr: 7-9 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #22.

Estem High School

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
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112 W Third St 3rd Flr
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836

Gr: 10-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #33.

Estem Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
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112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200

Gr: K-6 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Little Rock, AR?

The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Little Rock, AR include Estem Junior High Public Charter School, Estem High School and Estem Elementary School.

How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Little Rock?

3 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Little Rock.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Little Rock?

the neighborhood of Downtown, Little Rock public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).