For the 2026 school year, there are 23 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Arkansas. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Arkansas.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Arkansas include The New School, Clear Spring School, and The Anthony School.
Top-Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Arkansas (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Gr: PK-11 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
88 W Joyce Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 582-3333
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 582-3333
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Tuition listed
57 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-7812
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-7812
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students
The New School
(5)
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Arkansas Montessori Inc.
Montessori School
900 Mission Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 753-5157
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 753-5157
Gr: K-5 | 25 students Tuition listed
14929 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-6030
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-6030
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
4023 Lee Ave
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-5993
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-5993
Gr: PK-3 | 55 students
Hannah School
Special Education School
2 Country Club Cir
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 940-4373
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 940-4373
Gr: K-11 | 91 students
2 Van Cir Ste 6
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 228-5730
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 228-5730
Gr: PK-3 | 62 students
Keystone School
Montessori School
12138 Sheep Farm Rd
Ratcliff, AR 72951
(479) 438-9017
Ratcliff, AR 72951
(479) 438-9017
Gr: PK-2 | 22 students
Little Rock Montessori School ![Little Rock Montessori School Photo - Little Rock Montessori School provides quality education for over 54 years.]( "Little Rock Montessori School Photo - Little Rock Montessori School provides quality education for over 54 years.")
Montessori School
3704 North Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-2428
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-2428
Gr: PK-9 | 184 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
8405 Stanton Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-2644
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-2644
Gr: PK-3 | 116 students
6701 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9132
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9132
Gr: K-5 | 52 students
Millcreek Of Arkansas
Special Education School
1828 Industrial Dr
Fordyce, AR 71742
(866) 454-0085
Fordyce, AR 71742
(866) 454-0085
Gr: 1-12 | 93 students
The Montessori School Of Fort Smith
Montessori School
3908 Jenny Lind Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Sunshine School
Special Education School
901 Airport Loop
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-9227
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-9227
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Walnut Farm Montessori School ![Walnut Farm Montessori School Photo - The nationally accredited Walnut Farm Montessori School provides a Montessori education honoring community and individuality by promoting peace, and empowering children for life-long learning.]( "Walnut Farm Montessori School Photo - The nationally accredited Walnut Farm Montessori School provides a Montessori education honoring community and individuality by promoting peace, and empowering children for life-long learning.")
Montessori School
4208 E Central Ave
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 271-9424
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 271-9424
Gr: NS-3 | 139 students
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