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Arkansas Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 545 students in Arkansas.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Arkansas private preschool average acceptance rate of 94%.
Top schools: The top ranked private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Arkansas include The New School and Clear Spring School.
Share of the state: These schools make up 2% of the 130 private schools in Arkansas and 2% of its 25,122 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Arkansas (2026-27)

Map of Clear Spring School
Clear Spring School
Gr: PK-11 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
(3)
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Arkansas?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Arkansas include The New School and Clear Spring School.
How many private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Arkansas?
2 private preschools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) are located in Arkansas.
2
Private Schools
545
Students
$8,750
Avg. Tuition
8%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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