Top 20 Best Arkansas Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 139 private daycares & preschools serving 25,065 students in Arkansas.
The best top ranked private daycares & preschools in Arkansas include St. Joseph Catholic School, North Little Rock Catholic Academy and Gospel Light Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $5,662, which is lower than the Arkansas average tuition cost of $6,228.
76% 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 (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Abundant Life Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(4)
9200 Highway 107
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 835-3120
Grades: PK-12
| 294 students
The Anthony School
7700 Ohio St
Little Rock, AR 72227
(501) 225-6629
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Arkansas Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
21815 Interstate 30
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-0112
Grades: NS-12
| 431 students
The Baptist Preparatory School
(Baptist)
62 Pleasant Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-7070
Grades: PK-6
| 500 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
| 363 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-6
| 273 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
(1)
4002 N Rodney Parham Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-7883
Grades: PK-8
| 622 students
Clear Spring School
(3)
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Columbia Christian School
(Baptist)
250 Warnock Springs Rd
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2831
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
Conway Christian School
(Christian)
(2)
500 E German Ln S
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
Grades: PK-12
| 542 students
Desoto School
Special Program Emphasis
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
The Episcopal Collegiate School
(Episcopal)
(1)
1701 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 978-4437
Grades: PK-12
| 764 students
First Baptist Church Christian School
First Baptist Church Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
3364 W Pleasant Grove Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 878-1052
Grades: PK-7
| 191 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
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
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
| students
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Grades: PK-6
| 311 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
| 389 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
| 480 students
Little Rock Christian Academy
Little Rock Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
19010 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-9822
Grades: PK-12
| 1,454 students
Miss Selma's Schools
(1)
7814 T St
Little Rock, AR 72227
(501) 225-0123
Grades: PK-5
| 239 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
| 454 students
North Little Rock Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1518 Parker St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-5237
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Pinnacle Classical Academy Photo
(Christian)
10701 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 240-9080
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
Pulaski Academy
12701 Hinson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 604-1933
Grades: PK-12
| 1,333 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - School Crest
(Catholic)
106 N Saint Joseph St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-8113
Grades: PK-12
| 256 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 327-5528
Grades: PK-12
| 511 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 St. Joseph Catholic School, North Little Rock Catholic Academy and Gospel Light Christian School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Arkansas?
139 private daycares & preschools are located in Arkansas.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Arkansas?
The average tuition cost is $5,662, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average tuition cost of $6,228.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Arkansas?
Arkansas private daycares & preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is same as the Arkansas private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Arkansas?
76% of private daycares & preschools in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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