Keystone School

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.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $9,071 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).

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