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Largest Arkansas Private High Schools

Name: Arkansas Average Students Per School Trends (High School)
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The average private high school in Arkansas has 211 students (2026-27).

The largest private high school in Arkansas is Shiloh Christian School, with 1,611 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AR Schools Ranked: 88
Top 20 Range (Students): 236–1,611
AR School Avg.: 211
National School Avg.: 244

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AR Schools Ranked: 88
Top 20 Range (Students): 236–1,611
AR School Avg.: 211
National School Avg.: 244

Arkansas Average Students Per School (Trends)

Total Growth: +8.3% (+16 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Arkansas (AR) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	253	208	▲ +14	▲ +7.2%
2024	245	194	▲ +13	▲ +7.2%
2023	247	181	▼ -21	▼ -10.4%
2022	257	202	▲ +2	▲ +1.0%
2021	249	200	▲ +7	▲ +3.6%
2020	235	193	▼ -15	▼ -7.2%
2019	242	208	▲ +5	▲ +2.5%
2018	238	203	▼ -10	▼ -4.7%
2017	246	213	▲ +5	▲ +2.4%
2016	241	208	▲ +16	▲ +8.3%
2015	220	192	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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School Size Range: 149 1,611 Avg. School Size: 447

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas average private high schools student size?

The Arkansas average private high schools student size is 211 for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the largest student size in Arkansas?

The top ranked private high schools in Arkansas include Shiloh Christian School, Little Rock Christian Academy and Pulaski Academy.

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