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North Little Rock Catholic Academy

1518 Parker St North Little Rock, AR 72114

Tel: (501) 374-5237

www.nlrca.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AR School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 197 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AR School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 197 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

North Little Rock Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	North Little Rock Catholic Academy
Pre-K	42
Kind	17
1	21
2	16
3	20
4	18
5	10
6	22
7	10
8	21

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1898

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Student Body

Total Students

197 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

khaki pants and red or white polo with NLRCA emblem

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Catholic 1 child 220.00 mthly/ 2200.yrly Catholic 2nd child 110.00 mthly 1100 yrly Out of Parish 1 child 235.00 mthly 2350.00 yr Out of Parish 2nd child 110.00 mthly/ 1100.00 yrly Non-Catholic 1 child 295.00 mthly/2950.00 yr Non-Catholic 2nd child 1

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

Track and Field

School Mascot

Panthers

School Notes

North Little Rock Catholic Academy in North Little Rock, AR, serves 197 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a city setting.
Founded in 1898, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 15 teachers on staff.
The student body includes diverse racial representation, including American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and White students.
As a Catholic private school, it maintains affiliation with the National Catholic Educational Association and other school associations.
North Little Rock Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas based on its founding year.

Birth Certificate, Shot Record, and Baptism Certificate if Cahtolic

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does North Little Rock Catholic Academy offer?

North Little Rock Catholic Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football and Track and Field.

What is North Little Rock Catholic Academy's ranking?

North Little Rock Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for North Little Rock Catholic Academy?

The application deadline for North Little Rock Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Pulaski County, AR is $9,922 for elementary schools and $9,364 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pulaski County, AR is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).