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Best Arkansas Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 184 private schools serving 29,801 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 $9,903 for elementary schools and $9,213 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.
79% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Baptist or Catholic.

Top Ranked Arkansas Private Schools by County (2025)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
16
2,841
5%
2
270
28%
47
11,565
16%
9
1,071
8%

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 184 private schools are located in Arkansas.
How much do private schools cost in Arkansas?
The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $9,903 for elementary schools and $9,213 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?
79% of private schools in Arkansas are religiously affiliated, with most being Baptist or Catholic.
Which private schools in Arkansas are often viewed compared to one another?

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