Grace Lutheran Academy Photo

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Arkansas

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Arkansas is 85% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Arkansas is New Beginning Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 85%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Arkansas (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
New Beginning Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: K-12
132 Patience Ln
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 385-0615
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School Photo - IC School focuses on educating the whole child, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
7000 John F Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-0771
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Trinity Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-8
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
Rank: #44.
Providence Academy
Providence Academy Photo
(Christian)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
4911 West Pleasant Grove Road
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 263-8861
Rank: #55.
Crowley's Ridge Academy
Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo
(Church of Christ)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6908
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Hot Springs Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-8
401 Weston Rd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 760-3336
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
19010 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-9822
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Christ Little Rock School
Christ Little Rock School Photo - Our students and parents feel like CLS is a big family - partners in children's education!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
315 S Hughes Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-5212
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Christian Ministries Academy
Christian Ministries Academy Photo - CMA Gymnasium
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Grace Lutheran Academy
Grace Lutheran Academy Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-3
415 N 6th Pl
Lowell, AR 72745
(479) 659-5999
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Harvest Time Academy
Harvest Time Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-5
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
The Huda Academy
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
3221 Anna St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 565-3555
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Clear Spring School
Alternative School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-11
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
First Academy
First Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-5
3364 W Pleasant Grove Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 878-1052
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-5
1061 Lantrip Road
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-2277
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Central Ar Christian School
(Church of Christ)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-6
6101 JFK Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-3160
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-6
10900 N Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-4963
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Gospel Light Christian School
Gospel Light Christian School Photo - Some of the guys enjoying their last year of high school.
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
600 Garland Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 321-4871
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
1707 Johnson Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 756-1140
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-6
1105 E Highland
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 932-3684
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: K-12
1707 E 1st St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Columbia Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
250 Warnock Springs Rd
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2831
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Jacksonville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
The New School
The New School Photo - The New School educates students ages one through grade 12 to become lifelong learners guided by our core values of curiosity, character and community.
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Union Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Arkansas average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 85% for 2025.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Arkansas include New Beginning Christian Academy, Immaculate Conception School and Trinity Catholic Middle School.

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