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Best Arkansas Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 132 private daycares & preschools serving 25,314 students in Arkansas.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Arkansas include Harding Academy, Immaculate Conception Catholic School, and Immaculate Conception School.
The average tuition cost is $9,040, which is lower than the Arkansas average tuition cost of $10,136.
77% of private daycares & preschools in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Arkansas Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abundant Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
(4)
9200 Highway 107
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 835-3120
Grades: PK-12
| 282 students
Access Schools
Special Education School
10618 Breckenridge Dr
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 217-8600
Grades: PK-K
| 230 students
The Anthony School
7700 Ohio St
Little Rock, AR 72227
(501) 225-6629
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
21815 Interstate 30
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-0112
Grades: NS-12
| 497 students
The Baptist Preparatory School
(Baptist)
62 Pleasant Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-7070
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
(Catholic)
1105 E Highland
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 932-3684
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Caldwell Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7585 Highway 1 N
Colt, AR 72326
(870) 238-2244
Grades: PK-4
| 515 students
Calvary Academy
(Pentecostal)
1401 Calvary Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-3090
Grades: PK-12
| 358 students
Central Ar Christian School
(Church of Christ)
6101 JFK Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-3160
Grades: PK-6
| 1,027 students
10900 N Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-4963
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
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)
315 S Hughes Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-5212
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Christ The King Catholic School
Christ The King Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
(1)
4002 N Rodney Parham Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-7883
Grades: PK-8
| 650 students
Clear Spring School
Alternative School
(3)
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Grades: PK-11
| 73 students
Conway Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
500 South E German Lane
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
Grades: PK-12
| 835 students
Crowley's Ridge Academy
Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo
(Church of Christ)
606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6908
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
The Episcopal Collegiate School
(Episcopal)
(1)
1701 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 978-4456
Grades: PK-12
| 776 students
First Academy
First Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
3364 W Pleasant Grove Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 878-1052
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2407 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Gospel Light Christian School
Gospel Light Christian School Photo - Some of the guys enjoying their last year of high school.
(Baptist)
(2)
600 Garland Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 321-4871
Grades: PK-12
| 112 students
Gravette Holiness Bible School
(Methodist)
606 Atlanta St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-5602
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Harding Academy
(Church of Christ)
1529 E. Park Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 702 students
Harvest Time Academy
Harvest Time Academy Photo
(Christian)
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Grades: NS-5
| 254 students
The Hill School
88 W Joyce Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 582-3333
Grades: PK-4
| 330 students
Holy Souls Catholic School
Holy Souls Catholic School Photo - MissionOur Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School is dedicated to providing an education that is built on the Gospel message. Students are helped to build a foundation of faith, hope, love and respect to support all areas of their lives. Students are instructed to strive for academic excellence and self-discipline. Students are encouraged to use their gifts
(Catholic)
(1)
1001 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-4513
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School Photo - IC School focuses on educating the whole child, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.
(Catholic)
7000 John F Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-0771
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Jacksonville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Lee Academy
973 Highway 243
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-3444
Grades: PK-12
| 239 students
Life Way Christian School
(Baptist)
351 W Centerton Blvd
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 795-9322
Grades: PK-12
| 494 students
19010 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-9822
Grades: PK-12
| 1,534 students
Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
57 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-7812
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Mount Pleasant Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
559 Clay Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 728-4431
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
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)
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Grades: PK-12
| 472 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Arkansas?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Arkansas include Harding Academy, Immaculate Conception Catholic School, and Immaculate Conception School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Arkansas?
132 private daycares & preschools are located in Arkansas.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Arkansas?
The average tuition cost is $9,040, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average tuition cost of $10,136.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Arkansas?
Arkansas private daycares & preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is same as the Arkansas private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Arkansas?
77% of private daycares & preschools in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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