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Arkansas Private Schools By Tuition Cost

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The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $8,434 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $8,061 per year and the private high school average is $7,576 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Shiloh Christian School, with a tuition of $1,010.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AR Schools Ranked: 55
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,010–$5,278
AR School Avg.: $8,434
National School Avg.: $11,232

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AR Schools Ranked: 55
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,010–$5,278
AR School Avg.: $8,434
National School Avg.: $11,232

Arkansas Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +19.3% (+$1,659 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Arkansas (AR) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$10,250	▲ +$361	▲ +3.7%
2024	$14,622	$9,889	▲ +$95	▲ +1.0%
2023	$14,057	$9,794	▲ +$330	▲ +3.5%
2022	$13,504	$9,464	▲ +$20	▲ +0.2%
2021	$13,232	$9,444	▲ +$33	▲ +0.4%
2020	$12,915	$9,411	▲ +$72	▲ +0.8%
2019	$12,656	$9,339	▲ +$534	▲ +6.1%
2018	$12,363	$8,805	— $0	— 0.0%
2017	$12,049	$8,805	▲ +$214	▲ +2.5%
2016	$11,633	$8,591	▲ +$273	▲ +3.3%
2015	$11,174	$8,318	—	—

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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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Show school map — Arkansas (tuition range: $1,010–$5,278, avg $8,434)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,010 $8,000 Avg. Tuition Cost: $5,165

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas average private schools tuition?

The Arkansas average private schools tuition is $8,434 for 2026-27.

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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