For the 2024-25 school year, there are 191 private schools serving 30,548 students in Arkansas (there are 1,101 public schools, serving 493,332 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Arkansas attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $6,180 for elementary schools and $7,129 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Arkansas include Little Rock Christian Academy, Providence Academy, and Harding Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 22% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Arkansas Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: River Mountain (6 schools), Leawood (4 schools), Hillcrest (3 schools), Upper Baseline (2 schools), Wakefield (2 schools).
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# Schools
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked private schools in Arkansas include Little Rock Christian Academy, Providence Academy, and Harding Academy.
How many private schools are located in Arkansas?
There are 191 private schools are located in Arkansas.
How much do private schools cost in Arkansas?
The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $6,180 for elementary schools and $7,129 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Arkansas?
Approximately 22% of students in Arkansas private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Arkansas go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Arkansas attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arkansas?
Which private schools in Arkansas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Arkansas include: Cleburne County Christian School (sorry Missed Fir vs. Clearview Christian Academy, Clearview Christian Academy vs. Cleburne County Christian School (sorry Missed Fir, Victory Christian School vs. Camden Christian Academy
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