Walnut Farm Montessori School Photo - The nationally accredited Walnut Farm Montessori School provides a Montessori education honoring community and individuality by promoting peace, and empowering children for life-long learning.

Best Bentonville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 336 students in Bentonville, AR (there are 27 public schools, serving 18,905 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Bentonville, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
67% of private schools in Bentonville, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Seventh Day Adventist).

Private Schools in Bentonville, AR (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bentonville Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
Po Box 3000
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 616-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students
Bentonville Seventh-day Adventist School
Bentonville Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Bentonville Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
2522 SE 14th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 271-8887
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Walnut Farm Montessori School
Walnut Farm Montessori School Photo - The nationally accredited Walnut Farm Montessori School provides a Montessori education honoring community and individuality by promoting peace, and empowering children for life-long learning.
Montessori School
4208 E Central Ave
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 271-9424
Gr: NS-3 | 139 students

Overview

This Town (Bentonville)
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
336 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
2,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
43%
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
89 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
26%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
30 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
234 Students
8,537 Students
% of Others Students
70%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Bentonville, AR?
3 private schools are located in Bentonville, AR.
What percentage of students in Bentonville go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Bentonville are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bentonville?
67% of private schools in Bentonville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Seventh Day Adventist).

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