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 The New School, Clear Spring School, and Pulaski Academy.
Top-Ranked Nonsectarian Private High 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
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
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
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
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
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
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