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North Little Rock Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,174 students in North Little Rock, AR, 15% of all K-12 students in North Little Rock, AR are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
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 Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked North Little Rock Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Calvary Academy
Calvary Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students
Pentecostal
1401 Calvary Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-3090
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Map of Central Ar Christian School
Central Ar Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 1,027 students
Church of Christ
6101 JFK Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-3160
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
7000 John F Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-0771
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Map of Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
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Map of North Little Rock Catholic Academy
North Little Rock Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1518 Parker St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-5237
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Map of Central Arkansas Montessori Inc.
Central Arkansas Montessori Inc.
Gr: K-5 | 25 students
Montessori School
900 Mission Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 753-5157
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Map of Full Counsel Preparatory Academy
Full Counsel Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-2 | 42 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1521 Main St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 372-7018
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Map of Levy Christian Kindergarten
Levy Christian Kindergarten
Gr: PK-1 | 17 students
Montessori School (Church of Christ)
5124 Camp Robinson Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 758-5466
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Map of New Life Christian Academy
New Life Christian Academy
Gr: NS-11 | 40 students
Pentecostal
12506 Highway 165
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 961-1075
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North Little Rock, Arkansas Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cedar Heights Christian Academy
Cedar Heights Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Assembly of God
14502 Cedar Heights Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-1196
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Map of St. Patrick Elementary School
St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Catholic
200 W 20th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 758-1508
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North Little Rock, AR Private School Trends (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
+12.5% (+1 school) 10-yr
2,174
Students
+83.0% (+986 students) 10-yr
$8,625
Avg. Tuition
+213.6% (+$5,875) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-13.3% (-2 students) 10-yr
14%
Students of Color
-30.0% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (North Little Rock)
This State (AR)
# Schools
9 Schools
184 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNorth Little Rock, AR Total Schools
20259
202410
20239
20228
20218
20208
20199
20189
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
2,174 Students
29,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025242169179
2024222162172
2023250158174
2022148159185
2021148162180
2020148154171
2019133166175
2018135162172
2017149169180
2016149166178
2015149155167
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% Students of Color
14%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202514%21%34%
202414%22%34%
202311%20%33%
202218%18%33%
202118%18%32%
202018%19%32%
201923%14%31%
201822%14%31%
201720%17%32%
201620%17%32%
201520%16%32%
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0.41
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20250.410.580.65
20240.410.570.65
20230.380.560.65
20220.510.540.64
20210.510.540.64
20200.510.540.64
20190.560.490.63
20180.570.490.63
20170.410.470.61
20160.410.460.61
20150.410.460.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
7 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20191%1%1%
20181%1%2%
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# Asian Students
20 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20251%4%5%
20241%3%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
103 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20255%5%9%
20245%6%9%
20235%5%9%
20228%5%8%
20218%5%9%
20208%5%9%
20196%4%8%
20186%4%8%
20174%3%8%
20164%3%8%
20154%3%8%
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# Black Students
113 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20255%4%7%
20245%4%7%
20234%4%8%
20223%5%7%
20213%5%7%
20203%5%8%
20196%5%7%
20186%5%7%
20175%4%7%
20165%4%7%
20155%4%8%
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# White Students
1,651 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
76%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202576%59%52%
202476%60%52%
202377%61%52%
202267%64%54%
202167%64%54%
202067%64%54%
201962%68%56%
201861%68%56%
201775%70%58%
201675%71%58%
201575%71%58%
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# 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
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
13%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202513%28%26%
202413%27%26%
202314%25%25%
202220%22%25%
202120%22%25%
202020%22%24%
201923%20%24%
201824%20%23%
201714%20%22%
201614%19%22%
201514%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
147 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202515:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202315:111:111:1
202214:111:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202014:111:112:1
201914:111:112:1
201816:111:112:1
201714:111:112:1
201614:111:112:1
201514:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
43%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202530%43%55%
202430%44%54%
202330%45%54%
202230%46%54%
202130%46%54%
202030%42%54%
201930%45%53%
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Average Class Size
13 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025131315
2024131315
2023131315
2022131315
2021131315
2020131315
2019131315
2018151315
2017151415
2016151315
2015151415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,625
$9,358

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025$12,325$10,250$15,012
2024$4,650$6,303$13,254
2023$4,650$6,056$12,626
2022$4,650$6,158$12,187
2021$4,650$6,089$11,800
2020$4,650$5,930$11,512
2019$4,650$5,897$11,293
2018$2,750$5,648$11,017
2017$2,750$5,607$10,708
2016$2,750$5,319$10,356
2015$2,750$5,473$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$45
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202515%26%34%
202415%26%34%
202315%22%34%
202215%22%33%
202115%24%33%
202015%25%32%
201915%22%31%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$3,509

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025$1,000$3,509$7,073
2024$1,000$3,383$6,930
2023$1,000$3,124$6,469
2022$1,000$3,059$6,289
2021$1,000$3,782$6,055
2020$1,000$3,782$5,921
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Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearNorth Little Rock, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202571%85%81%
202490%87%85%
202390%91%85%
202290%91%85%
202190%90%85%
202090%91%85%
201990%90%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
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 Immaculate Conception School, Immaculate Heart Of Mary 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 22%.
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 Pentecostal).
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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