The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $10,175 per year (2025).
The private elementary school average tuition cost is $9,903 per year and the private high school average is $9,213 per year.
The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Shiloh Christian School, with a tuition of $1,010.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,010
$8,620
Avg. Tuition Cost: $5,119
Arkansas Private Schools By Tuition Cost (2025)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Tuition: $1,010
Grades: PK-12
1707 Johnson Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 756-1140
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 756-1140
Rank: #22.
St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,100
Grades: PK-6
310 N 2nd Street
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-3681
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-3681
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Columbia Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $2,600
Grades: PK-12
250 Warnock Springs Rd
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2831
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2831
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Riverview Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $2,600
Grades: 1-10
123 Riverview Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-0327
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-0327
Rank: #55.
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $2,950
Grades: PK-8
1315 W Cypress St
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 636-4421
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 636-4421
Rank: #66.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,000
Grades: PK-6
1105 E Highland
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 932-3684
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 932-3684
Rank: #77.
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(Baptist)
Tuition: $3,200
Grades: K-12
1707 E 1st St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
Rank: #88.
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $3,400
Grades: NS-6
311 Cedar St
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-5639
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-5639
Rank: #99.
Tuition: $3,500
Grades: PK-12
600 Garland Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 321-4871
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 321-4871
Rank: #1010.
Tuition: $3,900
Grades: K-12
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Rank: #1111.
Jacksonville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Tuition: $4,100
Grades: PK-12
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Rank: #1212.
Tuition: $4,400
Grades: K-3
415 N 6th Pl
Lowell, AR 72745
(479) 659-5999
Lowell, AR 72745
(479) 659-5999
Rank: #1313.
Tuition: $4,600
Grades: PK-5
3364 W Pleasant Grove Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 878-1052
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 878-1052
Rank: #1414.
The Montessori School Of Fort Smith
Montessori School
Tuition: $4,615
Grades: PK-5
3908 Jenny Lind Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
Rank: #1515.
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
Tuition: $4,650
Grades: PK-8
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
Rank: #1616.
Community Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $4,995
Grades: 1-12
Po Box 1786
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-1429
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-1429
Rank: #1717.
Hot Springs Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: K-8
401 Weston Rd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 760-3336
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 760-3336
Rank: #1818.
Maranatha Baptist Christian School![Maranatha Baptist Christian School Photo - 2022 ACE International Student Convention Maranatha Baptist Christian School Photo - 2022 ACE International Student Convention]()

(Baptist)
Tuition: $5,200
Grades: PK-12
2165 Smackover Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 415-1730
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 415-1730
Rank: #1919.
New Horizon Academy
(Baptist)
Tuition: $5,250
Grades: PK-12
13018 Highway 31 N
Ward, AR 72176
(501) 941-0839
Ward, AR 72176
(501) 941-0839
Rank: #2020.
Crosspointe Preparatory
(Christian)
Tuition: $5,278
Grades: PK-12
900 N Main St
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 230-6490
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 230-6490
Rank: #2121.
Searcy Christian Academy![Searcy Christian Academy Photo Searcy Christian Academy Photo]()

(Christian)
Tuition: $5,350
Grades: PK-6
1202 Benton Avenue
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-4848
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-4848
Rank: #2222.
Life Way Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $5,999
Grades: PK-12
351 W Centerton Blvd
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 795-9322
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 795-9322
Rank: #2323.
Tuition: $6,000
Grades: PK-11
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Rank: #2424.
Tuition: $6,475
Grades: PK-8
315 S Hughes Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-5212
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-5212
Rank: #2525.
Crowley's Ridge Academy![Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo]()

(Church of Christ)
Tuition: $6,500
Grades: PK-12
606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6908
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6908
Rank: #2626.
Tuition: $6,600
Grades: PK-8
5501 N Stateline Avenue
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
Rank: #2727.
Harvest Time Academy![Harvest Time Academy Photo Harvest Time Academy Photo]()

(Christian)
Tuition: $6,700
Grades: NS-5
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Rank: #2828.
Tuition: $6,800
Grades: PK-12
3824 Casey Springs Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-7540
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-7540
Rank: #2929.
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Montessori School
Tuition: $6,900
Grades: PK-9
3704 North Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-2428
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-2428
Rank: #3030.
Agape Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $7,000
Grades: PK-1
701 Napa Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 225-0068
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 225-0068
Rank: #3131.
Central Arkansas Montessori Inc.
Montessori School
Tuition: $7,150
Grades: K-5
900 Mission Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 753-5157
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 753-5157
Rank: #3232.
Tuition: $7,350
Grades: PK
1800 W Emma
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 751-9500
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 751-9500
Rank: #3333.
Pinnacle Classical Academy![Pinnacle Classical Academy Photo Pinnacle Classical Academy Photo]()

(Christian)
Tuition: $7,385
Grades: PK-12
10701 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 240-9080
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 240-9080
Rank: #3434.
West Memphis Christian School
(Christian)
Tuition: $8,000
Grades: PK-12
1600 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 400-4000
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 400-4000
Rank: #3535.
Harding Academy
(Church of Christ)
Tuition: $8,620
Grades: PK-12
1529 E. Park Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7200
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7200
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arkansas average private schools tuition?
The Arkansas average private schools tuition is $10,175 for 2025.
What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Arkansas?
The top ranked private schools in Arkansas include Shiloh Christian School, St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool and Columbia Christian School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Arkansas?
The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Arkansas is Shiloh Christian School, with a tuition of $1010. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Shiloh Christian School, with a tuition of $1010.
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