For the 2025 school year, there are 3 alternative public elementary schools serving 649 students in Arkansas.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Arkansas are Hope Academy Of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Alternative ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Arkansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Service
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 W 6th St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Grades: 5-8
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Cabot Panther Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Funtastic Dr
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3363
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 843-3363
Grades: 5-12
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Arkansas include Hope Academy Of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Service, Cabot Panther Academy and Belle Point Alternative Center.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Arkansas?
3 alternative public elementary schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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