For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 763 students in 72901, AR (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,426 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in 72901, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in 72901, AR include Immaculate Conception Catholic School and Christ The King Catholic School.
Top Ranked 72901 Arkansas Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ The King Catholic School![Christ The King Catholic School Photo Christ The King Catholic School Photo]()

(Catholic)
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
(Catholic)
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students
First Umc Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
200 N 15th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-8855
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-8855
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Hobson Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
116 N 12th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-8919
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-8919
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
72901, Arkansas Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ft Smith Ar Seventh-day Adventist School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2000 Louisville Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-0407
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-0407
Gr: 1-5 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 72901, AR?
The top ranked private schools in 72901, AR include Immaculate Conception Catholic School and Christ The King Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 72901?
4 private schools are located in 72901.
What percentage of students in 72901 go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in 72901 are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
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