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Best Arkansas Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 147 religiously affiliated private schools serving 24,501 students in Arkansas (80% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $9,289, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average tuition cost of $9,358.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Baptist (27% of schools), Christian (19% of schools) and Catholic (18% of schools).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 147
  • # Students Served: 24,501

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 147
  • # Students Served: 24,501

Top Ranked Arkansas Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Assembly of God
3
300
53%
Baptist
39
5,798
27%
Catholic
27
6,160
26%
Christian
28
4,766
13%
Church of Christ
7
2,297
5%
Church of God
1
52
11%
Episcopal
4
1,048
11%
Islamic
1
135
42%
Jewish
1
22
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Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4
531
18%
Methodist
4
305
8%
Other
7
1,900
17%
Pentecostal
7
517
17%
Presbyterian
3
278
9%
Seventh Day Adventist
10
385
45%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1
7
20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Arkansas include Arkansas Christian Academy, Abundant Life Christian Academy, and Blessed Sacrament Catholic School.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Arkansas?
147 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Arkansas.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Arkansas?
The average tuition cost is $9,289, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average tuition cost of $9,358.

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