Private Schools in
Arkansas
- White
- Black
- Hisp.
- Asian Am.
- Am. Ind. / Ala. Nat.
- Haw. / Pac. Isl.
- Multi.
- Not spec.
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
Source: Private School Survey, Common Core of Data (2021–22)
Religious Orientation
Religious orientation reflects a school’s religious orientation or affiliation.
| Religious Orientation | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | 29 | |
| Baptist | 28 | |
| Nonsectarian | 24 | |
| Christian | 20 | |
| Seventh-Day Adventist | 8 |
School Type
School type reflects a private school’s classification, which can indicate specific approaches or academic focus.
| School Type | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular elementary or secondary | 123 | |
| Montessori | 9 | |
| Special education | 6 | |
| Special program emphasis | 2 | |
| Early childhood/day care center | 1 |
Private Schools in Arkansas
There are 141 private schools in Arkansas that have responded to at least one of the past three Private School Surveys.
| School | Grades | Religion | Enrollment | Mostly … | Racial Difference* | Teachers | Founded | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Christian Academy | PK–12th | Other | 1,407 | White | 43% | 131 | 1977 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Pulaski Academy | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,168 | White | 57% | 114 | 1971 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Shiloh Christian School | KG–12th | Baptist | 1,013 | White | 34% | 90 | 1976 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| The Episcopal Collegiate School | PK–12th | Episcopal | 738 | White | 61% | 105 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Catholic High School for Boys | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 714 | White | 65% | 49 | 1930 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Central Arkansas Christian School | PK–12th | Church of Christ | 678 | White | 49% | 48 | 1971 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Harding Academy | PK–12th | Church of Christ | 554 | White | 17% | 59 | 1924 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Christ the King School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 544 | White | 64% | 41 | 1986 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Providence Classical Christian Academy | KG–12th | Christian | 512 | White | 47% | 35 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Conway Christian School | PK–12th | Christian | 463 | White | 44% | 41 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Mt. St. Mary Academy | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 446 | White | 54% | 30 | 1851 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Our Lady of the Holy Souls | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 441 | White | 65% | 42 | 1943 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Joseph School | PK–12th | Roman Catholic | 425 | White | 32% | 45 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Joseph School | KG–12th | Roman Catholic | 419 | White | 20% | 64 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Life Way Christian School | PK–12th | Baptist | 397 | White | 22% | 41 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Vincent Del. Paul School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 375 | White | 18% | 22 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Calvary Academy | PK–12th | Pentecostal | 322 | White | 49% | 17 | 1953 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Joseph Catholic School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 313 | White | 2% | 28 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| The Baptist Preparatory School | PK–6th | Baptist | 296 | White | 70% | 30 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Immaculate Conception School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 293 | White | 54% | 24 | 1955 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| The New School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 286 | White | 26% | 35 | 1971 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| The Anthony School | PK–8th | Nonsectarian | 278 | White | 66% | 36 | 1944 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Arkansas Christian Ac | PK–12th | Other | 270 | White | 26% | 23 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Crowley’s Ridge Academy | PK–12th | Church of Christ | 253 | White | 4% | 20 | 1953 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Abundant Life Christian Academy | PK–12th | Christian | 249 | White | 44% | 24 | 1977 | Regular elementary or secondary |
* About racial difference
School Districts in Arkansas (234)
* About racial difference
About This Data
Where is this data from?
Most of the data we use comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Private School Universe Survey, which has aimed to gather information about U.S. private schools every other year since 1989. Because the regulation of private schools is handled differently by state, there is no comprehensive list of every private school in the country. The PSS attempts to approximate such a list using various sources, including state education departments, private school associations and religious organizations, and, in some areas, online yellow pages and local government offices.
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