Pulaski Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, AR, serves 1,333 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 1971, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 114 teachers on staff.
The student body includes 19.6% students of color, reflecting moderate diversity within the Rock Creek neighborhood.
Pulaski Academy is a member of the Alternative School Network and National Independent Private Schools Association.
The campus spans 32 acres in a midsize city location, making it among the largest private schools by enrollment in Arkansas.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked AR School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,333 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Pulaski Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pulaski Academy
Pre-K	155
Kind	81
1	67
2	81
3	85
4	68
5	81
6	93
7	88
8	125
9	89
10	111
11	107
12	102

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Year Founded

1971

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Campus Size

32 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,333 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

114 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Alternative School Network
Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category)
National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Colors

White, Navy Blue, Vegas Gold

School Mascot

Bruin

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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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The average private school tuition in Little Rock, AR is $9,681 for elementary schools and $10,490 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).