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Best Sebastian County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,545 students in Sebastian County, AR.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas private preschool average acceptance rate of 94%.
89% of private preschools in Sebastian County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Sebastian County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Christ The King Catholic School
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
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Map of First Lutheran School
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
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Harvest Time Academy Photo
Harvest Time Academy
Gr: NS-5 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
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Map of Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students
Catholic
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
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Map of Union Christian Academy
Union Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Christian
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
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Map of Cavanaugh Childrens Center
Cavanaugh Childrens Center
Gr: K | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2825 Grinnell Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-2085
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Map of First Umc Weekday School
First Umc Weekday School
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
200 N 15th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-8855
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Map of Hobson Preschool
Hobson Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
116 N 12th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-8919
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Map of The Montessori School Of Fort Smith
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
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Sebastian County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Ft Smith Ar Seventh-day Adventist School
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
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
9 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearSebastian County Total Schools
20259
20249
20239
202210
202110
202011
201913
201813
201711
201611
201511
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# Students
1,545 Students
25,088 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025172198191
2024172190187
2023179182185
2022167177188
2021167180184
2020154172179
2019162187182
2018158186181
2017139193183
2016132189181
2015142179173
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% Average Students of Color
28%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202528%21%32%
202428%21%32%
202317%20%32%
202218%17%31%
202118%17%32%
202019%19%31%
201921%14%31%
201822%14%30%
201721%17%31%
201621%17%31%
201520%15%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
91 Teachers
1,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202516:113:112:1
202416:113:112:1
202313:112:112:1
202211:111:112:1
202111:112:112:1
202011:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201515:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
12%
43%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202512%43%51%
202412%43%51%
202312%43%51%
202212%44%51%
202112%44%50%
202019%39%50%
201919%43%50%
201819%41%50%
201719%42%49%
20164%34%49%
20154%32%48%
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Average Class Size
13 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025131316
2024131316
2023131216
2022131216
2021131216
2020131316
2019131316
2018131316
2017131316
2016121316
2015121316
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
course

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,855
$7,606

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025$6,855$9,196$12,988
2024$5,658$5,983$10,159
2023$5,658$5,485$9,500
2022$5,305$5,489$8,989
2021$5,305$5,410$8,661
2020$5,305$5,229$8,383
2019$5,305$5,208$8,266
2018$5,305$4,877$7,888
2017$5,305$4,782$7,628
2016$4,615$4,143$7,230
2015$4,615$3,894$6,984
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Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
16%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202516%28%31%
202416%27%30%
202316%22%30%
202216%22%29%
202116%25%29%
202016%27%29%
201916%22%28%
201816%21%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
$0

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2024)

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2024$1,600$2,710$4,788
2023$1,600$2,710$4,663
2021$1,600$3,566$4,213
2020$1,600$3,566$4,101
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Average Acceptance Rate
95%
94%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202595%91%83%
202490%93%88%
202390%92%88%
202290%92%88%
202190%90%88%
202090%92%88%
201990%92%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20250.650.590.65
20240.650.580.65
20230.580.570.65
20220.580.550.64
20210.580.550.64
20200.590.550.64
20190.600.500.64
20180.600.490.64
20170.580.490.62
20160.580.480.62
20150.580.480.62
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# American Indian Students
23 Students
85 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%2%
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# Asian Students
76 Students
946 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20255%4%4%
20245%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%5%5%
20213%5%5%
20203%4%4%
20194%2%5%
20184%2%5%
20174%2%3%
20164%2%3%
20154%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
170 Students
1,200 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202511%5%8%
202411%5%8%
20237%5%8%
20226%4%8%
20216%4%7%
20206%4%7%
20198%3%7%
20188%3%7%
20174%3%6%
20164%3%7%
20153%3%6%
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# Black Students
21 Students
940 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20251%4%6%
20241%4%6%
20231%4%6%
20221%4%6%
20211%4%7%
20201%5%7%
20193%4%6%
20183%4%6%
20172%4%6%
20162%4%6%
20152%4%6%
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# White Students
723 Students
14,565 Students
% White Students
47%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202547%56%48%
202447%58%48%
202357%60%48%
202256%62%50%
202156%62%50%
202055%63%51%
201956%67%52%
201856%68%52%
201756%67%54%
201656%68%54%
201556%69%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
15 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
534 Students
8,107 Students
% of Others Students
34%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSebastian County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202534%31%34%
202434%29%33%
202331%27%33%
202233%25%31%
202133%25%31%
202034%24%31%
201928%23%30%
201828%22%30%
201733%23%30%
201633%22%29%
201534%21%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Sebastian County, AR?
The top ranked private preschools in Sebastian County, AR include Harvest Time Academy, Immaculate Conception Catholic School, and Union Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Sebastian County?
9 private preschools are located in Sebastian County.
How diverse are private preschools in Sebastian County?
Sebastian County private preschools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Sebastian County?
89% of private preschools in Sebastian County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Sebastian County are often viewed compared to one another?

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