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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.
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Best Arkansas Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 1,465 students in Arkansas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arkansas.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Arkansas include Clear Spring School, The Episcopal Collegiate School, and The New School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Arkansas private preschool average acceptance rate of 91%.
50% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) 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 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
(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
St. James Day School
St. James Day School Photo - The front gate of St. James Day School welcomes families onto our beautiful wooded campus of 25 acres.
(Episcopal)
(2)
5501 N Stateline Avenue
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed

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