For the 2026 school year, there are 2 magnet public charter schools serving 1,562 students in Arkansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Arkansas are Hot Springs Junior Academy and Hot Springs World Class High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Gr: 7-9 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Gr: 10-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Arkansas include Hot Springs Junior Academy and Hot Springs World Class High School.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Arkansas?
2 magnet public charter schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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