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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 Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 24 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, The Anthony School, and Clear Spring School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Arkansas (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Anthony School
7700 Ohio St
Little Rock, AR 72227
(501) 225-6629
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
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 Hill School
88 W Joyce Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 582-3333
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Tuition listed
Lee Academy
973 Highway 243
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-3444
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Tuition listed
Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
57 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-7812
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students
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
Pulaski Academy
12701 Hinson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 604-1933
Gr: PK-12 | 1,333 student
Baseline Bilingual School
3425 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 541-4222
Gr: K-3 | 85 students
Central Arkansas Montessori Inc.
Montessori School
900 Mission Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 753-5157
Gr: K-5 | 25 students Tuition listed
Chenal Valley Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
14929 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-6030
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
The Childrens House Montessori School
Montessori School
(5)
4023 Lee Ave
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-5993
Gr: PK-3 | 55 students
The Delta School
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 264
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 623-4693
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students
Desoto School
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
Hannah School
Special Education School
2 Country Club Cir
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 940-4373
Gr: K-11 | 91 students
Johnson's Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
2 Van Cir Ste 6
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
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.
Montessori School
3704 North Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-2428
Gr: PK-9 | 184 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Little Scholars Elementary School
8405 Stanton Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 568-2644
Gr: PK-3 | 116 students
Little Sprouts Learning Center LLC
6701 Geyer Springs Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 562-9132
Gr: K-5 | 52 students
Marvell Academy
(1)
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students
Millcreek Of Arkansas
Special Education School
1828 Industrial Dr
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
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
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.
Montessori School
4208 E Central Ave
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 271-9424
Gr: NS-3 | 139 students

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