Mt. St. Mary Academy Photo - Our students experience a special sisterhood when they are challenged to always do their best, give back to the greater community, and reach their full potential.

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

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 1,058 students in Arkansas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arkansas.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arkansas include Mt. St. Mary Academy, Subiaco Academy, and St. Joseph School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Arkansas private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt. St. Mary Academy
Mt. St. Mary Academy Photo - As Catholics and all followers of Christ, we are called to love God by serving others. Our students are taught the importance of service, responding to the needs of their community and participating in a year-long service learning program.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
3224 Kavanaugh Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-8006
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Subiaco Academy
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

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