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Arkansas Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

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The average private preschool tuition in Arkansas is $7,617 per year (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AR Schools Ranked: 40
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,010–$6,800
AR School Avg.: $7,617
National School Avg.: $9,622

Quick Facts (26-27)

# AR Schools Ranked: 40
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,010–$6,800
AR School Avg.: $7,617
National School Avg.: $9,622

Arkansas Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +24.7% (+$1,822 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Arkansas (AR) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,988	$9,196	▲ +$422	▲ +4.8%
2024	$12,643	$8,774	▲ +$113	▲ +1.3%
2023	$12,143	$8,661	▲ +$364	▲ +4.4%
2022	$11,665	$8,297	▲ +$22	▲ +0.3%
2021	$11,446	$8,275	▲ +$37	▲ +0.4%
2020	$11,205	$8,238	▲ +$79	▲ +1.0%
2019	$11,020	$8,159	▲ +$622	▲ +8.3%
2018	$10,760	$7,537	— $0	— 0.0%
2017	$10,507	$7,537	▲ +$163	▲ +2.2%
2016	$10,136	$7,374	▲ +$159	▲ +2.2%
2015	$9,809	$7,215	—	—

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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–$6,800, avg $7,617)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,010 $12,300 Avg. Tuition Cost: $6,392

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas average private preschools tuition?

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

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in Arkansas?

The top ranked private preschools in Arkansas include Shiloh Christian School, St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool and Columbia Christian School.

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