First Academy
Students are encouraged to learn academically as well as spiritually in the following ways: Inquiry, Growth & Achievement, Honor & Service, and Leadership.It is our desire that students understand that they are created by a loving God and made in His image.
We are a school that intentionally focuses on the early academic years of preschool through fifth grade with the goal of grounding students academically, socially and with a Biblical worldview.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked AR School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Students: 165 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,600
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
First Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(We have a chapel shirt with logo to wear on chapel days.)
(We have a chapel shirt with logo to wear on chapel days.)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Preschool annual averages $3,000. We have an after school care program for both preschool and elementary students.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Lisa George
Admissions Associate
Jamie Sexton
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Choir
Art Club, Choir
School Notes
- First Academy is an affordable private school that intentionally focuses on the academic and social needs of preschool through fifth grade students as well as partnering with parents to instill a Biblical worldview. We have small class sizes which gives us the advantage of more clearly seeing the needs and opportunities for individual students. We have a strong academic base that includes one to one technology for all elementary student. Call 479-878-1052 for more information or to schedule a tour.
Profile last updated: 02/08/2021
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The nearest high school and elementary school to First Academy is Providence Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grace Lutheran Academy (1.6 miles away)
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PK-12
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Grades: K-12 | 553 students 1.3 miles 4911 West Pleasant Grove Road
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School Reviews
5 12/22/2021
First Academy is such a blessing to our family. First Academy has a strong academic program while teaching a Biblical worldview. The smaller class sizes allow for more interpersonal relationships with teachers and students. First Academy provides the Christ-centered education that we greatly value! This is our 3rd year at First Academy and are very pleased!
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