Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy
About the School
- Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy in Van Buren, AR, serves 22 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
- Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy is a co–educational alternative school with an Assembly of God orientation and membership in the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS).
- The student body is 53% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Arkansas for diversity.
- Total K–12 enrollment at the school is 10 students, reflecting a small, community–focused learning environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 22%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy?
The application deadline for Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy is Union Christian Academy (7.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is First Lutheran School (7.7 miles away)
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Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2407 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Christian
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
Pentecostal
Po Box 4230
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students
Catholic
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
200 N 15th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-8855
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Christian
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
Pentecostal
Po Box 4230
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
Distance: 30.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 16 students
Pentecostal
16987 Greasy Valley
Canehill, AR 72717
(479) 848-3770
Distance: 36.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
All-boys (Catholic)
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Distance: 41.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 123 students
Christian
2190 S Razorback Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 249-6113
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2407 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Christian
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
Pentecostal
Po Box 4230
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students
Catholic
1205 S Albert Pike Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 782-2451
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2407 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Christian
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
200 N 15th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-8855
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Distance: 10.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
116 N 12th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-8919
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
James R. Tate Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Catcher Road
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Alma Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 Hwy. 64 East
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Alma High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Main
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2162
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2162
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Alma Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 West Collum Lane
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2166
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2166
3.2 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1600 Hwy. 64 East
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-5100
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-5100
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 704 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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