Top 5 Best Fort Smith Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,872 students in Fort Smith, AR (there are 27 public schools, serving 14,271 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Fort Smith, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Fort Smith, AR include Harvest Time Academy, Immaculate Conception Catholic School and Union Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
91% of private schools in Fort Smith, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Fort Smith Private Schools (2024)

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-6
| 273 students
Harvest Time Academy
Harvest Time Academy Photo
(Christian)
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Grades: NS-5
| 254 students
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Trinity Junior High School
(Catholic)
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
Grades: 7-9
| 245 students
Union Christian Academy
(Christian)
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
Grades: PK-12
| 287 students
Cavanaugh Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2825 Grinnell Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-2085
Grades: K
| 72 students
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2407 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
Grades: PK-6
| 137 students
First Umc Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
200 N 15th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-8855
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
Hobson Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
116 N 12th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-8919
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
The Montessori School Of Fort Smith
Montessori School
3908 Jenny Lind Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
Grades: PK-9
| 103 students
Northside Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Po Box 4230
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
Grades: 3-12
| 16 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith, Arkansas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 Louisville Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-0407
Grades: 1-5
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fort Smith, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Fort Smith, AR include Harvest Time Academy, Immaculate Conception Catholic School and Union Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fort Smith, AR?
11 private schools are located in Fort Smith, AR.
How diverse are private schools in Fort Smith, AR?
Fort Smith, AR private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Fort Smith, AR go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Fort Smith, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Smith, AR?
91% of private schools in Fort Smith, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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