Mount St. Mary Academy is a Catholic secondary school which provides environments to maximize the spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth of young women in the Mercy tradition.
The school's role is to provide a superior education, to promote the role of society and the church, and to enable students to serve God by serving others.
It is the goal of Mount St. Mary Academy to use differences in faiths, cultures, races, socio-economic levels, and abilities to form wider communities and to shape democratic ideals.
It is a further goal to nurture and promote the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical development of each young woman in an environment of respect for the individual.
This respect grows out of the recognition that all members of the school community are of "immeasurable value because they are children of God".
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked AR School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mt. St. Mary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
446 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Mount St. Mary Academy is a Catholic secondary school which provides environments to maximize the spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth of young women in the Mercy tradition. The school's role is to provide a superior education, to promote the role of society and the church, and to enable students to serve God by serving others. It is the goal of Mount St. Mary Academy to use differences in faiths, cultures, races, socio-economic levels, and abilities to form wider communities and to shape democratic ideals. It is a further goal to nurture and promote the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical development of each young woman in an environment of respect for the individual. This respect grows out of the recognition that all members of the school community are of "immeasurable value because they are children of God".
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. St. Mary Academy's ranking?
Mt. St. Mary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mt. St. Mary Academy?
The application deadline for Mt. St. Mary Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mt. St. Mary Academy located?
Mt. St. Mary Academy is located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 2 other private schools located in Hillcrest.
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School Reviews
5 5/4/2016
I am a proud alumna of Mount St. Mary Academy. The academic preparation I received was well above many of my first-year college courses, and the all-girl leadership opportunities at Mount gave me the experience and confidence I needed to take on new initiatives on my college campus. One of these initiatives was starting a new club that brought in national speakers and offered workshops and different series for the students, and I think this leadership and service to other students comes from my time at Mount St. Mary.
There are so many extracurricular opportunities to choose from at Mount. I played volleyball all four years and outside of my art classes, we painted murals at a local children's center. I also had the opportunity to apply for and receive a scholarship from the school that made a big difference for my family.
Looking back, I am so glad to have had the foundation of faith and values during my high school years. The morning prayer by students and teachers, as well as retreats, Masses and prayer services, helped keep us grounded and built a strong community, and programs like junior service learning called us to action to help others in our community. All around, I learned so much and am so grateful to have had the experience of a Mount St. Mary education!
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