Subiaco Academy Photo - Subiaco Academy, a Benedictine, College Preparatory school for boys of all faiths in grades 7 - 12.

Oldest Private Schools in Arkansas

The average private school in Arkansas was founded around 1978 (2025).
The oldest private school in Arkansas is Mt. St. Mary Academy, founded in 1851.
Year Founded Range: 1851 1966 Avg. Year Founded: 1919

Oldest Private Schools in Arkansas (2025)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mt. St. Mary Academy
Mt. St. Mary Academy Photo - As Catholics and all followers of Christ, we are called to love God by serving others. Our students are taught the importance of service, responding to the needs of their community and participating in a year-long service learning program.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1851
Grades: 9-12
3224 Kavanaugh Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-8006
Rank: #22.
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1853
Grades: PK-6
2407 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
Rank: #33.
Christ Little Rock School
Christ Little Rock School Photo - Our students and parents feel like CLS is a big family - partners in children's education!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(11)
Founding Date: 1870
Grades: PK-8
315 S Hughes Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-5212
Rank: #44.
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: PK-8
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
Rank: #55.
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1879
Grades: PK-12
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
Rank: #66.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - School Crest
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: PK-12
106 N Saint Joseph St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-8113
Rank: #77.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-6
1105 E Highland
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 932-3684
Rank: #88.
Subiaco Academy
Subiaco Academy Photo - Subiaco Academy, a Benedictine, College Preparatory school for boys of all faiths in grades 7 - 12.
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: 7-12
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1890
Grades: PK-6
310 N 2nd Street
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-3681
Rank: #1010.
North Little Rock Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-8
1518 Parker St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-5237
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-12
559 Clay Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 728-4431
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Mountain Home SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: K-8
3744 Highway 62 W
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-7475
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Ola Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-8
307 W Pennington
Ola, AR 72853
(561) 506-0273
Rank: #1414.
University Of Central Arkansas
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-K
201 Donaghey Mashburn 120
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3356
Rank: #1515.
St. Johns Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: PK-8
583 W Grand Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-3171
Rank: #1616.
Hot Springs Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: K-8
401 Weston Rd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 760-3336
Rank: #1717.
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: NS-6
311 Cedar St
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-5639
Rank: #1818.
Harding Academy
(Church of Christ)
Founding Date: 1924
Grades: PK-12
1529 E. Park Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7200
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Gravette Holiness Bible School
(Methodist)
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-12
606 Atlanta St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-5602
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Holy Souls Catholic School
Holy Souls Catholic School Photo - MissionOur Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School is dedicated to providing an education that is built on the Gospel message. Students are helped to build a foundation of faith, hope, love and respect to support all areas of their lives. Students are instructed to strive for academic excellence and self-discipline. Students are encouraged to use their gifts
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1927
Grades: PK-8
1001 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-4513
Rank: #2121.
Catholic High School For Boys
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1930
Grades: 9-12
6300 Father Tribou St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-3939
Rank: #2222.
Ozark Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1942
Grades: 9-12
20997 Dawn Hill East Rd
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2221
Rank: #2323.
The Anthony School
Founding Date: 1944
Grades: PK-8
7700 Ohio St
Little Rock, AR 72227
(501) 225-6629
Rank: #2424.
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: PK-5
1912 W Main St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 967-4644
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
St. James Day School
St. James Day School Photo - The front gate of St. James Day School welcomes families onto our beautiful wooded campus of 25 acres.
(Episcopal)
(2)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-8
5501 N Stateline Avenue
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1948
Grades: PK-8
1722 N Starr Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-4554
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Christ The King Catholic School
Christ The King Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-5
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Salem Lutheran Pre-School
Salem Lutheran Pre-School Photo - Salem Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK
1800 W Emma
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 751-9500
Rank: #2929.
Crowley's Ridge Academy
Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo
(Church of Christ)
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-12
606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6908
Rank: #3030.
Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School Photo - IC School focuses on educating the whole child, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
7000 John F Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-0771
Rank: #3131.
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-8
1315 W Cypress St
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 636-4421
Rank: #3232.
St. Theresa Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1959
Grades: PK-8
6311 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-3855
Rank: #3333.
Fayetteville Creative Schools
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-K
57 W Colt Square Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-3554
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Little Rock Montessori School
Little Rock Montessori School Photo - Little Rock Montessori School provides quality education for over 54 years.
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: PK-9
3704 North Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-2428
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Marvell Academy
(1)
Founding Date: 1966
Grades: PK-12
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas average private schools founding year?
The Arkansas average private schools founding year is 1978 for 2025.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in Arkansas?
The top ranked private schools in Arkansas include Mt. St. Mary Academy, First Lutheran School and Christ Little Rock School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in Arkansas?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in Arkansas is Mt. St. Mary Academy, with a year of 1851. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is First Lutheran School, with a year of 1853.

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