Keystone School in Ratcliff, AR, serves 22 students in a rural setting from pre–kindergarten through second grade in a nonsectarian Montessori program.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 22:1.
Keystone offers early childhood education within a small enrollment size, supporting individualized attention in a rural community.
As a coeducational Montessori school, Keystone provides nonsectarian academic programs for young learners in Ratcliff, Arkansas.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Keystone School?
The application deadline for Keystone School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Keystone School is Subiaco Academy (12.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Catholic School (7.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
25 S Spruce St
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-2119
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-2119
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Franklin County Learning Center
Special Education School
304 N 13th Street
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3552
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3552
10.9 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
12.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
939 Sunnyside Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
23.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students
First Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2407 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
27.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Avg. class size: 13 students
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