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Fayetteville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 85%.
56% of private schools in Fayetteville, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Fayetteville Private Schools (2026)

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
Avg. class size: 15 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 (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
+125.0% (+5 schools) 10-yr
1,955
Students
+77.7% (+855 students) 10-yr
$28,250
Avg. Tuition
+185.8% (+$18,367) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
-35.3% (-6 students) 10-yr
21%
Students of Color
+31.3% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fayetteville)
This State (AR)
# Schools
9 Schools
184 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearFayetteville, AR Total Schools
20259
20249
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
1,955 Students
29,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025217169179
2024217162172
2023220158174
2022199159185
2021199162180
2020199154171
2019223166175
2018223162172
2017281169180
2016217166178
2015275155167
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% Students of Color
21%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202521%21%34%
202421%22%34%
202318%20%33%
202220%18%33%
202120%18%32%
202020%19%32%
201918%14%31%
201818%14%31%
201733%17%32%
201644%17%32%
201516%16%32%
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0.58
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20250.580.580.65
20240.580.570.65
20230.600.560.65
20220.620.540.64
20210.620.540.64
20200.620.540.64
20190.600.490.63
20180.600.490.63
20170.590.470.61
20160.560.460.61
20150.580.460.61
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# American Indian Students
7 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20233%4%5%
20224%4%4%
20214%4%4%
20204%4%4%
20193%2%4%
20183%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
87 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20254%5%9%
20244%6%9%
20235%5%9%
20226%5%8%
20216%5%9%
20206%5%9%
20195%4%8%
20185%4%8%
20176%3%8%
20167%3%8%
20155%3%8%
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# Black Students
50 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20253%4%7%
20243%4%7%
20233%4%8%
20223%5%7%
20213%5%7%
20203%5%8%
20192%5%7%
20182%5%7%
20172%4%7%
20162%4%7%
20152%4%8%
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# White Students
790 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
40%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202540%59%52%
202440%60%52%
202343%61%52%
202247%64%54%
202147%64%54%
202047%64%54%
201943%68%56%
201843%68%56%
201750%70%58%
201660%71%58%
201543%71%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
998 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
51%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202551%28%26%
202451%27%26%
202346%25%25%
202240%22%25%
202140%22%25%
202040%22%24%
201947%20%24%
201847%20%23%
201740%20%22%
201628%19%22%
201548%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
151 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202215:111:111:1
202115:112:111:1
202015:111:112:1
201917:111:112:1
201817:111:112:1
201719:111:112:1
201619:111:112:1
201514:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
43%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202586%43%55%
202486%44%54%
202386%45%54%
202286%46%54%
202186%46%54%
202086%42%54%
201986%45%53%
201886%44%53%
201786%45%53%
201618%39%52%
201518%35%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025111315
2024101315
2023101315
2016171315
2015171415
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
21 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202582213
20248812
20238911
20228911
202181011
20208911
201961111
201861111
201751010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,250
$9,358

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025$28,250$10,250$15,012
2024$11,500$6,303$13,254
2023$11,500$6,056$12,626
2022$11,500$6,158$12,187
2021$11,500$6,089$11,800
2020$11,500$5,930$11,512
2019$11,500$5,897$11,293
2018$11,500$5,648$11,017
2017$11,500$5,607$10,708
2016$10,912$5,319$10,356
2015$9,883$5,473$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$221

Summer Program Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025$100$221$1,152
2024$100$221$1,128
2023$100$245$1,156
2022$100$243$1,102
2021$100$1,594$1,125
2020$100$1,594$1,217
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Average % on Financial Aid
18%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202518%26%34%
202418%26%34%
202318%22%34%
202218%22%33%
202118%24%33%
202018%25%32%
201920%22%31%
201820%21%30%
201720%21%30%
201614%20%29%
201517%15%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,500
$3,509

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearFayetteville, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025$8,500$3,509$7,073
2024$8,500$3,383$6,930
2023$8,500$3,124$6,469
2022$8,500$3,059$6,289
2021$8,500$3,782$6,055
2020$8,500$3,782$5,921
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%
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 St. Joseph Catholic 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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