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Faulkner County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,521 students in Faulkner County, AR (there are 36 public schools, serving 18,759 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
80% of private schools in Faulkner County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Faulkner County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Conway Christian School
Conway Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 882 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13
Christian
500 South E German Lane
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
(2)
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
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Map of University Of Central Arkansas
University Of Central Arkansas
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
201 Donaghey Mashburn 120
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3356
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Map of Ambassador Baptist Academy
Ambassador Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
Baptist
7 Lost Branch Ln
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
(1)
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Map of Compass Academy
Compass Academy
Gr: K-12 | 79 students
Special Education School (Christian)
1215 Sturgis Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 581-1070
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
1,521 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
116 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
18 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
91 courses
21 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,805
$8,434

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
21 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
921 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
61%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
517 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
34%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Faulkner County, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Faulkner County, AR include Conway Christian School, St. Joseph School, and University Of Central Arkansas.
How many private schools are located in Faulkner County?
5 private schools are located in Faulkner County.
How diverse are private schools in Faulkner County?
Faulkner County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Faulkner County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Faulkner County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Faulkner County?
80% of private schools in Faulkner County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Faulkner County are often viewed compared to one another?

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