Pulaski Academy is a private, independent college preparatory preschool, elementary, and junior/senior high school headed by Brock Dunn in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked AR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,333 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Pulaski Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1971
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Vegas Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
32
Student Body
Total Students
1,333 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bruin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pulaski Academy's ranking?
Pulaski Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Pulaski Academy?
The application deadline for Pulaski Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pulaski Academy located?
Pulaski Academy is located in the Rock Creek neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.
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