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Best Arkansas Online Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 online public schools serving 7,398 students in Arkansas.
Arkansas online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
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Best Online Public Schools in Arkansas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy A Dist Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Ray
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 973-8676
Gr: 2-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 664-4225
Gr: 9-12 | 2,567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Arkansas Connections Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1009 Beau Terre Dr Building O
Bentonville, AR 72712
(501) 386-3419
Gr: K-12 | 4,575 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Arkansas?
5 online public schools are available for Arkansas students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Arkansas?
Arkansas online public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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