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 National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 1,577 students in Arkansas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arkansas.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Arkansas include The New School, Clear Spring School, and The Episcopal Collegiate School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Arkansas private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Arkansas (2025)

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 Episcopal Collegiate School
(Episcopal)
(1)
1701 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 978-4456
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students Sports: 13 Tuition 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
The Delta School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 264
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 623-4693
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students
1104 E 21st St
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 830-0601
Gr: K-12 | 26 students

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