Sebastian County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,800 students in Sebastian County, AR (there are 41 public schools, serving 19,805 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
91% of private schools in Sebastian County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sebastian County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Christ The King Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Map of First Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2407 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
Harvest Time Academy Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Map of Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students
Catholic
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Map of Trinity Catholic Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students
Catholic
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
Map of Union Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Christian
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
Map of Cavanaugh Childrens Center
Gr: K | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2825 Grinnell Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-2085
Map of First Umc Weekday School
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
200 N 15th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-8855
Map of Hobson Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
116 N 12th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-8919
Map of The Montessori School Of Fort Smith
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
3908 Jenny Lind Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
Map of Northside Christian Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
Pentecostal
Po Box 4230
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
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Sebastian County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ft Smith Ar Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: 1-5 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2000 Louisville Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-0407

Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
1,800 Students
29,934 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
31%
22%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
114 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
43%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
21 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,855
$8,434
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
16%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
$3,509
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.58

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
26 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
85 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
254 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
6%

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# Black Students
23 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

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# White Students
826 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
46%
59%

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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
588 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
33%
28%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sebastian County, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Sebastian County, AR include First Lutheran School, Christ The King Catholic School, and Harvest Time Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sebastian County?
11 private schools are located in Sebastian County.
How diverse are private schools in Sebastian County?
Sebastian County private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Sebastian County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Sebastian County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sebastian County?
91% of private schools in Sebastian County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Sebastian County are often viewed compared to one another?

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