Immaculate Conception School Photo - IC School focuses on educating the whole child, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.

Best North Little Rock Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,174 students in North Little Rock, AR (there are 24 public schools, serving 12,079 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in North Little Rock, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in North Little Rock, AR include Calvary Academy, Immaculate Conception School, and North Little Rock Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
89% of private schools in North Little Rock, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of Christ).

Top-Ranked North Little Rock Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Academy
(Pentecostal)
1401 Calvary Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-3090
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students
Central Ar Christian School
(Church of Christ)
6101 JFK Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-3160
Gr: PK-6 | 1,027 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School Photo - IC School focuses on educating the whole child, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.
(Catholic)
7000 John F Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-0771
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Little Rock Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1518 Parker St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-5237
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Central Arkansas Montessori Inc.
Montessori School
900 Mission Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 753-5157
Gr: K-5 | 25 students Tuition listed
Full Counsel Preparatory Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1521 Main St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 372-7018
Gr: K-2 | 42 students Tuition listed
Levy Christian Kindergarten
Montessori School (Church of Christ)
(2)
5124 Camp Robinson Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 758-5466
Gr: PK-1 | 17 students
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
12506 Highway 165
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 961-1075
Gr: NS-11 | 40 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in North Little Rock, Arkansas

North Little Rock, Arkansas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
14502 Cedar Heights Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-1196
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
200 W 20th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 758-1508
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students

Overview

This Town (North Little Rock)
This State (AR)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,174 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
147 Teachers
2,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
43%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,325
$9,691
Average Summer Program Cost
$45
$221
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,509
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$17.33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.58
# American Indian Students
7 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
113 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
1,651 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
76%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
278 Students
8,537 Students
% of Others Students
13%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in North Little Rock, AR?
The top-ranked private schools in North Little Rock, AR include Calvary Academy, Immaculate Conception School, and North Little Rock Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in North Little Rock?
9 private schools are located in North Little Rock.
How diverse are private schools in North Little Rock?
North Little Rock private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in North Little Rock go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in North Little Rock are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in North Little Rock?
89% of private schools in North Little Rock are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in North Little Rock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in North Little Rock include: Full Counsel Preparatory Academy vs. Central Arkansas Montessori Inc.

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