Mt. St. Mary Academy Photo - As Catholics and all followers of Christ, we are called to love God by serving others. Our students are taught the importance of service, responding to the needs of their community and participating in a year-long service learning program.

Top 10 Best Arkansas Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 4,530 students in Arkansas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arkansas.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arkansas include Subiaco Academy, Christ The King Catholic School, and Christ The King School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arkansas (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Christ The King Catholic School
Christ The King Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
(1)
4002 N Rodney Parham Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 765-5895
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Holy Souls Catholic School
Holy Souls Catholic School Photo - MissionOur Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School is dedicated to providing an education that is built on the Gospel message. Students are helped to build a foundation of faith, hope, love and respect to support all areas of their lives. Students are instructed to strive for academic excellence and self-discipline. Students are encouraged to use their gifts
(Catholic)
(1)
1001 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-4513
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School Photo - IC School focuses on educating the whole child, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.
(Catholic)
7000 John F Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-0771
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Mt. St. Mary Academy
Mt. St. Mary Academy Photo - As Catholics and all followers of Christ, we are called to love God by serving others. Our students are taught the importance of service, responding to the needs of their community and participating in a year-long service learning program.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
3224 Kavanaugh Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-8006
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
North Little Rock Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1518 Parker St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-5237
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
St. Johns Catholic School
(Catholic)
583 W Grand Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-3171
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
Grades: PK-12
| 473 students
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
311 Cedar St
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-5639
Grades: NS-6
| 145 students
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
1315 W Cypress St
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 636-4421
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Subiaco Academy
Subiaco Academy Photo - Subiaco Academy, a Benedictine, College Preparatory school for boys of all faiths in grades 7 - 12.
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Trinity Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
(Catholic)
1105 E Highland
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 932-3684
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
103 S 13th Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2506
Grades: NS-5
| 71 students
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
(Catholic)
818 W Cross St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 840-3772
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
St. Edwards School
(Catholic)
805 Sherman St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 374-9166
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
1912 W Main St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 967-4644
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
405 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
St. Theresa Catholic School
(Catholic)
6311 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-3855
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students

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