For the 2025-26 school year, there are 185 private schools serving 30,246 students in Arkansas (there are 1,110 public schools, serving 485,111 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Arkansas attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,921 for elementary schools and $9,262 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Arkansas include Mt. St. Mary Academy, Providence Academy, and Catholic High School For Boys.
The average acceptance rate is 85% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 21% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Arkansas Private Schools by County (2025-26)
Popular neighborhoods: River Mountain (6 schools), Hillcrest (3 schools), Leawood (3 schools), Upper Baseline (2 schools), 65th Street West (1 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% 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 Mt. St. Mary Academy, Providence Academy, and Catholic High School For Boys.
How many private schools are located in Arkansas?
There are 185 private schools are located in Arkansas.
How much do private schools cost in Arkansas?
The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $9,921 for elementary schools and $9,262 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Arkansas?
Approximately 21% 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 10%).
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, Community Christian School vs. St. John Catholic School
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