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Arkansas Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 1,159 students in Arkansas.
80% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Methodist).
The top ranked private school belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Arkansas is The Episcopal Collegiate School.
These schools make up 3% of the 184 private schools in Arkansas and 4% of its 29,934 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Arkansas (2026-27)

Map of The Episcopal Collegiate School
The Episcopal Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students
Sports: 13
Episcopal
1701 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 978-4456
(1)
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Map of Chenal Valley Montessori School
Chenal Valley Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Montessori School
14929 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-6030
(1)
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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 First Umc Weekday School
First Umc Weekday School
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
200 N 15th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-8855
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Map of Hobson Preschool
Hobson Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
116 N 12th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-8919
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Arkansas?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Arkansas is The Episcopal Collegiate School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Arkansas?
5 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Arkansas.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Arkansas?
Arkansas private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Arkansas?
80% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Methodist).
5
Private Schools
1,159
Students
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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