Best Washington County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 3,759 students in Washington County, AR (there are 75 public schools, serving 42,402 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 96%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Washington County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students
Montessori School
57 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-7812
(2)
Map of The New School
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
(5)
Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Catholic
1722 N Starr Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-4554
Shiloh Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,611 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 14
Baptist
1707 Johnson Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 756-1140
(2)
Map of Fayetteville Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 154 students
Baptist
2006 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 442-2565
(3)
Map of Fayetteville Creative Schools
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
57 W Colt Square Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-3554
Map of First School Of First United Presbyterian Church
Gr: PK-K | 132 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
695 E Calvin St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 571-4516
Map of Morrow Valley Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Pentecostal
16987 Greasy Valley
Canehill, AR 72717
(479) 848-3770
Map of Oak Grove Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Montessori School
5247 Har Ber Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 935-9292
Map of Ozark Catholic Academy
Gr: 9-11 | 44 students
Catholic
192 E Henri De Tonti Blvd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 316-3445
Map of Prism Education Center
Gr: PK-11 | 123 students
Christian
2190 S Razorback Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 249-6113
Map of Salem Lutheran Pre-School
Gr: PK | 60 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1800 W Emma
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 751-9500
(1)
Map of Virtual Milestone Academy
Gr: K-5
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
2109 W Huntsville Ave
Springdale, AR 72703
(337) 303-4863
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Washington County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Northwest Arkansas Christian A
Gr: K-9 | 25 students
Christian
9165 Nations Dr., Po Box 30
Elm Springs, AR 72728
(501) 248-1433
Map of Springdale Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4001 W Don Tyson Pkwy
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-4156

Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
15 Schools
# Students
3,759 Students
29,900 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
307 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
43%
Average Class Size
9 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
21 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,572
$9,358
Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,500
$3,509
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.58
# American Indian Students
9 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
403 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
11%
3%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
64 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,219 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
32%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
30 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
1,925 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
51%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, AR include The New School, Montessori School, and St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Washington County?
13 private schools are located in Washington County.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County?
Washington County private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
67% of private schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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