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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.
The New School

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

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary 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 elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Arkansas include Clear Spring School, The New School, and Subiaco Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Arkansas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private elementary schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private Elementary 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
The New School Photo - The New School educates students ages one through grade 12 to become lifelong learners guided by our core values of curiosity, character and community.
(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
Subiaco Academy Photo - Subiaco Academy, a Benedictine, College Preparatory school for boys of all faiths in grades 7 - 12.
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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