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Arkansas Catholic Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 27 catholic private schools serving 6,160 students in Arkansas. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Arkansas.

The catholic private schools in Arkansas include Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Catholic High School For Boys, and Mt. St. Mary Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 89%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 27
# Students Served: 6,160

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 27
# Students Served: 6,160

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Arkansas?

The catholic private schools in Arkansas include Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Catholic High School For Boys, and Mt. St. Mary Academy.

How many catholic private schools are located in Arkansas?

27 catholic private schools are located in Arkansas.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Arkansas?

Arkansas catholic private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.

Arkansas Catholic Private School Trends

Private Schools

6,160

Students

$8,150

Avg. Tuition

26%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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