The purpose of St. Mary's school is to provide a quality education by promoting academic achievement self-discipline, and a firm foundation of Catholic Christian ethics.
The philosophy of St. Mary's Catholic School is to provide an atmosphere of faith, where students are called to academic excellence, self-discipline, and knowledge of God, provide a high quality education for each child regardless of race, religion, or socioeconomic background, while proclaiming the message of Jesus, to work to develop both the mind and body of our students through our faith community and service to others, to provide comfortable, well-tended facilities staffed by priests, lay teachers, support staff, and caring involved parents and patron volunteers of our school community, to work as partners to provide a safe, comfortable, loving environment where students may grow spiritually and academically, to encourage students to love and respect themselves and others, to be honest and fair, to have a rich and fruitful relationship with God, and to become lifelong learners.
The goals are to create a Christian educational community where human knowledge, enlightened and enlivened by faith, is shared by teacher, students and parents in a spirit of freedom and love, to develop religious understanding and provide opportunities for personal commitment to religious values, to foster a Christian understanding of mutual responsibilities for another.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked AR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,100
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1890
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Be it known to all who enter here that CHRIST Is the reason for this school. He is unseen but ever present teacher in its classes. He is the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students.
- The purpose of St. Mary's school, pre-K through 6, is to provide a quality education by promoting academic achievement, self-discipline, and a firm foundation of Catholic Christian ethics.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool cost?
St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool's tuition is approximately $2,100 for private students.
What is St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool's ranking?
St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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