The Episcopal Collegiate School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked AR School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 776 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Episcopal Collegiate School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Other religious school association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Episcopal Collegiate School
Pre-K	50
Kind	40
1	51
2	60
3	44
4	60
5	64
6	72
7	73
8	61
9	47
10	52
11	56
12	46

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Year Founded

1998

Colors

Navy Blue, Hunter green

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Student Body

Total Students

776 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

105 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please see website for affordability information. Check out the Tuition Estimator under the Admissions tab.

Admissions Director

Mahlon Martin (6-12); Mary Jane Briggs (Pre-K3-5)

Admissions Associate

Mahlon Martin

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

School Notes

We are an independent, co-educational college preparatory school for students in grades Pre-K3 through 12, rooted in the Episcopal traditions of excellence in education and affirmation of all faiths.
At the core of our philosophy stands the simple yet profound belief that knowing every child well will unleash the full potential in every child.
The school provides rigorous academic programs to teach each student strong skills of analysis and expression, instills knowledge in the arts, sciences and humanities; fosters critical, creative, and independent thinking; and inspires intellectual curiosity and passion for learning.

School Mascot: Wildcat

We are an Episcopal college preparatory school for boys and girls in grades Pre-K3 through 12. Our strong college prep courses, nationally recognized teachers, community service, extracurricular activities, honor system, plus parent support and involvement are key elements of the Episcopal academic experience, which aims to educate the whole student "mind, body and spirit," a hallmark of an Episcopal education.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does The Episcopal Collegiate School offer?

The Episcopal Collegiate School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. The Episcopal Collegiate School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for most sports offered.

What is The Episcopal Collegiate School's ranking?

The Episcopal Collegiate School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for The Episcopal Collegiate School?

The application deadline for The Episcopal Collegiate School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 3/22/2016

We are seeking for a quality education and faith base. Also the ratio is really nice 1 to 7. We look forward in setting up appointment with you. Thanks Clinton and Bobbie Wilburd

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