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Fayetteville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,955 students in Fayetteville, AR, 15% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville, AR are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
56% of private schools in Fayetteville, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fayetteville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Hill School
The Hill School
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students
88 W Joyce Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 582-3333
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Map of Montessori School
Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students
Montessori School
57 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-7812
(2)
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Map of The New School
The New School
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
(5)
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Catholic
1722 N Starr Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-4554
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Map of Fayetteville Christian School
Fayetteville Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 154 students
Baptist
2006 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 442-2565
(3)
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Map of Fayetteville Creative Schools
Fayetteville Creative Schools
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
57 W Colt Square Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-3554
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Map of First School Of First United Presbyterian Church
First School Of First United Presbyterian Church
Gr: PK-K | 132 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
695 E Calvin St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 571-4516
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Map of The Grace School At Children's Aba T.e.a.m.
The Grace School At Children's Aba T.e.a.m.
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students
Special Education School
2418 E Joyce Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 282-1506
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Map of Prism Education Center
Prism Education Center
Gr: PK-11 | 123 students
Christian
2190 S Razorback Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 249-6113
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Fayetteville, AR Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,955
Students
$11,500
Avg. Tuition
9
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fayetteville)
This State (AR)
# Schools
9 Schools
184 Schools
# Students
1,955 Students
29,934 Students
% Students of Color
21%
22%
0.58
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
7 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
50 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
790 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
40%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
998 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
51%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
151 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
43%
Average Class Size
9 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
21 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,500
$8,434
Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,500
$3,509
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fayetteville, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Fayetteville, AR include The Hill School, Montessori School, and The New School.
How many private schools are located in Fayetteville?
9 private schools are located in Fayetteville.
How diverse are private schools in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Fayetteville go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fayetteville?
56% of private schools in Fayetteville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Fayetteville are often viewed compared to one another?

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