For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 15 students in Mena, AR.
Mena, AR public charter school have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public charter schools of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mena, AR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Mena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Gr: 6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Mena, AR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mena, AR include Polk County Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Mena?
1 public charter schools are located in Mena.
What is the racial composition of students in Mena?
Mena public charter schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).
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