For the 2026 school year, there are 2 charter public preschools serving 878 students in Arkansas.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in Arkansas are Cross County Elementary Tech Academy and Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross County Elementary Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Gr: PK-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 753-9800
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 753-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in Arkansas include Cross County Elementary Tech Academy and Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy.
How many charter public preschools are located in Arkansas?
2 charter public preschools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas charter public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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