Millcreek of Arkansas was founded in 1988 in response to the overwhelming need for services for emotionally disturbed and developmentally disabled children and adolescents in Arkansas.
Since that time, we have provided quality care for the children of Arkansas, serving developmentally disabled children & adolescents in a 61 bed Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded and severely emotionally disturbed children & adolescents in a 111 bed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility.
Helping Children To Live Healthier, More Productive Lives. Millcreek is a premier provider of specially designed mental health care services for children and adolescents.
We are a progressive organization with a unique emphasis on excellence in education and treatment.
Our outstanding team instills family and community values, and meets the challenges of a changing world.
The rewards of our work are reflected in the lives of the children we serve and the hearts of the people we touch.
The Education Department of Millcreek is approved by the Arkansas Department of Education and operates according to the guidelines of that department.
Millcreek offers education programming for the student requiring mental healthcare services, including specialized instruction for students with disabilities as outlined in the special education regulations.
Millcreek Education Programs are accredited by the State Department of Education, Special Education Section.
Certified Teachers licensed by the State Department of Education conduct instruction in a self-contained educational setting.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Millcreek Of Arkansas ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for Millcreek Of Arkansas?
The application deadline for Millcreek Of Arkansas is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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