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Best Arkansas Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private preschools serving 2,567 students in Arkansas.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Arkansas include Immaculate Conception Catholic School, St. Vincent De Paul School, and Little Rock Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Arkansas private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top-Ranked Arkansas Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Blue Ribbon year: 2013
19010 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-9822
Gr: PK-12 | 1,534 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2012 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
1722 N Starr Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-4554
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 15 students Blue Ribbon year: 2020
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
1315 W Cypress St
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 636-4421
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Blue Ribbon year: 2015 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Arkansas include Immaculate Conception Catholic School, St. Vincent De Paul School, and Little Rock Christian Academy.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Arkansas?
4 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Arkansas.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Arkansas?
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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