For the 2024 school year, there are 139 private daycares & preschools serving 25,721 students in Arkansas.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Arkansas include Little Rock Christian Academy, Harding Academy and The New School.
The average tuition cost is $5,662, which is lower than the Arkansas average tuition cost of $6,228.
76% of private daycares & preschools in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Arkansas Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9200 Highway 107
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 835-3120
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 835-3120
Grades: PK-12
| 294 students
Arkansas Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
21815 Interstate 30
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-0112
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-0112
Grades: NS-12
| 431 students
The Baptist Preparatory School
(Baptist)
62 Pleasant Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-7070
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-7070
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Caldwell Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7585 Highway 1 N
Colt, AR 72326
(870) 238-2244
Colt, AR 72326
(870) 238-2244
Grades: PK-4
| 515 students
Calvary Academy
(Pentecostal)
1401 Calvary Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-3090
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-3090
Grades: PK-12
| 363 students
Central Ar Christian School
(Church of Christ)
6101 JFK Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-3160
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-3160
Grades: PK-6
| 1,027 students
Central Arkansas Christian School Pleasant Valley
(Church of Christ)
10900 N Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-4963
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-4963
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
315 S Hughes Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-5212
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-5212
Grades: PK-8
| 195 students
Christ The King Catholic School![Christ The King Catholic School Photo]( "Christ The King Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
4002 N Rodney Parham Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-7883
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-7883
Grades: PK-8
| 622 students
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Columbia Christian School
(Baptist)
250 Warnock Springs Rd
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2831
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2831
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
500 E German Ln S
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
Grades: PK-12
| 542 students
Desoto School
Special Program Emphasis
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
1701 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 978-4437
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 978-4437
Grades: PK-12
| 764 students
3364 W Pleasant Grove Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 878-1052
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 878-1052
Grades: PK-7
| 191 students
600 Garland Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 321-4871
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 321-4871
Grades: PK-12
| 112 students
Harding Academy
(Church of Christ)
1529 E. Park Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7200
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 702 students
Harvest Time Academy![Harvest Time Academy Photo]( "Harvest Time Academy Photo")
(Christian)
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Grades: NS-5
| 254 students
1001 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-4513
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-4513
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
(Catholic)
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Immaculate Conception School![Immaculate Conception School Photo - IC School focuses on educating the whole child, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.]( "Immaculate Conception School Photo - IC School focuses on educating the whole child, spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially.")
(Catholic)
7000 John F Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-0771
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-0771
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Jacksonville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Life Way Christian School
(Baptist)
351 W Centerton Blvd
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 795-9322
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 795-9322
Grades: PK-12
| 480 students
Little Rock Christian Academy![Little Rock Christian Academy Photo]( "Little Rock Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
19010 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-9822
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-9822
Grades: PK-12
| 1,454 students
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Grades: PK-12
| 454 students
North Little Rock Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1518 Parker St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-5237
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-5237
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Pinnacle Classical Academy![Pinnacle Classical Academy Photo]( "Pinnacle Classical Academy Photo")
(Christian)
10701 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 240-9080
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 240-9080
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - School Crest]( "Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - School Crest")
(Catholic)
106 N Saint Joseph St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-8113
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-8113
Grades: PK-12
| 256 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 327-5528
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 327-5528
Grades: PK-12
| 511 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Arkansas?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Arkansas include Little Rock Christian Academy, Harding Academy and The New School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Arkansas?
139 private daycares & preschools are located in Arkansas.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Arkansas?
The average tuition cost is $5,662, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average tuition cost of $6,228.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Arkansas?
Arkansas private daycares & preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 18%.
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