Clear Spring School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked AR School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-11
Enrollment: 73 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,000
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Clear Spring School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-11

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Clear Spring School
Pre-K	12
Kind	8
1	6
2	6
3	7
4	9
6	3
7	9
8	4
10	4
11	5

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Year Founded

1974

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Student Body

Total Students

73 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,000

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Tuition Notes

Includes fees

% on Financial Aid

75%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Clear Spring School has provided quality education to students of Northwest Arkansas for over 40 years.
The school maintains a close-knit community of parents, students and teachers.
Here students receive individualized attention and due to small class sizes, conflicts are addressed immediately, with solid conflict resolution methods modeled and instilled by teachers.
The Clear Spring approach to education provides numerous opportunities for hands-on learning.
Our commitment to environmental education and global awareness brings teaching outside the classroom on a regular basis.
Clear Spring students develop a strong sense of who they are in the world.

Clear Spring School has provided quality education to students of Northwest Arkansas for over 40 years.
The school maintains a close-knit community of parents, students and teachers.
Here students receive individualized attention and due to small class sizes, conflicts are addressed immediately, with solid conflict resolution methods modeled and instilled by teachers.
The Clear Spring approach to education provides numerous opportunities for hands-on learning.
Our commitment to environmental education and global awareness brings teaching outside the classroom on a regular basis.
Clear Spring students develop a strong sense of who they are in the world.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jessica FitzPatrick - PhD in Progressive Education, Head of School -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Clear Spring School cost?

Clear Spring School's tuition is approximately $6,000 for private students.

What schools are Clear Spring School often compared to?

Clear Spring School is often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Excellence by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Clear Spring School?

The acceptance rate of Clear Spring School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

Who are famous alumni from Clear Spring School?

Clear Spring School famous alumni include: Jessica FitzPatrick - PhD in Progressive Education, Head of School.

What is Clear Spring School's ranking?

Clear Spring School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Clear Spring School?

The application deadline for Clear Spring School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 9/19/2015

As a past parent, I cannot thank the school enough for my children's wonderful early education. At the time, the school only went to 6th grade; however, they were so independent in their love of learning, they are successful in their adult lives.

- Posted by Parent - cryst

5 9/19/2015

Over the past 11 years, the affiliation we have had with CSS has been enlightening and most satisfying. To have watched our son, along with his classmates, grow in stature, maturity and in an unprecedented way. We truly believe that our CSS is the epitome of alternative private school education. Our motto: "Together all at Clear Spring School promote a lifelong love of learning through a hands-on and hearts-engaged educational environment." Check it out, it is so right on.

- Posted by Parent - jbriv

5 7/17/2015

(Clear Spring School has been providing students with a hands-on, hearts-engaged quality education for over FORTY years.) My daughter is seven and has been a CSS student since she was three. The preschool program and teacher were instrumental in her transformation from a shy toddler to a confident, expressive elementary student. As a parent who attended public school I would recommend Clear Spring to any family looking for an alternative, enlightened, and intimate education option for their child.

- Posted by Parent - SARBA

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The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $9,051 for elementary schools and $8,852 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Arkansas is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).