The New School Photo - The New School is located in the heart of Fayetteville, Arkansas, part of the larger Northwest Arkansas community. Our 26-acre campus includes 4 buildings, 4 playgrounds, athletic center, innovation center, tinkering studio, maker space, amphitheater, indoor auditorium and a large wooded area. We are also a certified Natural Wildlife Habitat.

Best Arkansas Private High Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 684 students in Arkansas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arkansas.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Arkansas include Subiaco Academy, Clear Spring School, and The New School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Arkansas private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
33% of private high schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Arkansas (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Clear Spring School
Alternative School
(3)
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Gr: PK-11 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The New School
(5)
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Subiaco Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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