For the 2026 school year, there are 184 private schools serving 30,350 students in Arkansas (there are 1,107 public schools, serving 484,914 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 $9,350 for elementary schools and $8,690 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Arkansas include Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Mt. St. Mary Academy, and Harding Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 21% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Overview
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
184 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
30,350 Students
5,700,235 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2,480 Teachers
507,979 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,647
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$221
$1,139
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,509
$7,130
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$17.33 million
$61.64 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.65
# American Indian Students
106 Students
29,879 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,022 Students
265,082 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,628 Students
507,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
1,207 Students
416,670 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
17,665 Students
2,933,350 Students
% White Students
59%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
20,067 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
8,537 Students
1,471,710 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Arkansas Private Schools by County (2026)
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 Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Mt. St. Mary Academy, and Harding Academy.
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 $9,350 for elementary schools and $8,690 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: Clearview Christian Academy vs. Cleburne County Christian School (sorry Missed Fir, Cleburne County Christian School (sorry Missed Fir vs. Clearview Christian Academy, Community Christian School vs. St. John Catholic School
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