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Best Arkansas Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 4,656 students in Arkansas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arkansas.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arkansas include Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, St. Joseph School, and Mt. St. Mary Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arkansas (2026-27)

Map of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Catholic
1105 E Highland
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 932-3684
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Map of Christ The King Catholic School
Christ The King Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
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Map of Christ The King School
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 650 students
Catholic
4002 N Rodney Parham Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-7883
(1)
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Holy Souls Catholic School
Gr: PK-8
Catholic
1001 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-4513
(1)
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Map of Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students
Catholic
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
7000 John F Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-0771
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Map of Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
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Mt. St. Mary Academy Photo
Mt. St. Mary Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
All-girls (Catholic)
3224 Kavanaugh Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-8006
(1)
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Map of North Little Rock Catholic Academy
North Little Rock Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1518 Parker St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-5237
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Map of St. Johns Catholic School
St. Johns Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
583 W Grand Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-3171
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
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Map of St. Paul Catholic School
St. Paul Catholic School
Gr: NS-6 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
311 Cedar St
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-5639
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Map of St. Vincent De Paul School
St. Vincent De Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students
Catholic
1315 W Cypress St
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 636-4421
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Map of Subiaco Academy
Subiaco Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
All-boys (Catholic)
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
(1)
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Map of Trinity Catholic Middle School
Trinity Catholic Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students
Catholic
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
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Map of Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Gr: NS-5 | 71 students
Catholic
103 S 13th Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2506
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Map of Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Catholic
818 W Cross St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 840-3772
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Map of St. John Catholic School
St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Catholic
1912 W Main St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 967-4644
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Map of St. Michael School
St. Michael School
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Catholic
405 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
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Map of St. Theresa Catholic School
St. Theresa Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
6311 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-3855
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arkansas?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arkansas include Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, St. Joseph School, and Mt. St. Mary Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Arkansas?
20 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Arkansas.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arkansas?
Arkansas private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Arkansas?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
4,656
Students
$9,014
Avg. Tuition
28%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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