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Best Arkansas Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 5,435 students in Arkansas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arkansas.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Arkansas include Lee Academy, Catholic High School For Boys, and Little Rock Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
90% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Arkansas (2026-27)

Map of Catholic High School For Boys
Catholic High School For Boys
Gr: 9-12 | 714 students
All-boys (Catholic)
6300 Father Tribou St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-3939
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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 The Episcopal Collegiate School
The Episcopal Collegiate School
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students
Sports: 13
Episcopal
1701 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 978-4456
(1)
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Map of Lee Academy
Lee Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
973 Highway 243
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-3444
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Little Rock Christian Academy Photo
Little Rock Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,534 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 7
19010 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-9822
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1722 N Starr Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-4554
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Map of St. Vincent De Paul School
St. Vincent De Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students
Catholic
1315 W Cypress St
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 636-4421
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Map of Community Christian School
Community Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
Po Box 1786
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-1429
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Map of West Memphis Christian School
West Memphis Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
1600 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 400-4000
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Map of Word Of Outreach Christian Academy
Word Of Outreach Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students
Christian
3300 Asher Ave
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 663-0300
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Arkansas?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Arkansas include Lee Academy, Catholic High School For Boys, and Little Rock Christian Academy.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Arkansas?
10 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Arkansas.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Arkansas?
Arkansas private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Arkansas?
90% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
10
Private Schools
5,435
Students
$8,149
Avg. Tuition
17%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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