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Best Arkansas Nonsectarian Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 nonsectarian private high schools in Arkansas. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Arkansas.
The top-ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Arkansas include Clear Spring School, Pulaski Academy, and Lee Academy.

Top-Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools 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
Lee Academy
973 Highway 243
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-3444
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Tuition listed
The New School
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(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
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
Little Rock Montessori School
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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
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
Sunshine School
Special Education School
901 Airport Loop
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-9227
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students

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