Top 3 Best Washington County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 3,356 students in Washington County, AR (there are 72 public schools, serving 43,132 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Washington County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, AR include The New School, St. Joseph Catholic School and Shiloh Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
69% of private schools in Washington County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top Ranked Washington County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The New School
The New School Photo - The New School educates students ages one through grade 12 to become lifelong learners guided by our core values of curiosity, character and community.
(5)
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Grades: PK-12
| 454 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
1722 N Starr Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-4554
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
1707 Johnson Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 756-1140
Grades: PK-12
| 1,611 students
Fayetteville Christian School
(Baptist)
(3)
2006 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 442-2565
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Fayetteville Creative Schools
Daycare / Preschool
57 W Colt Square Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-3554
Grades: PK-K
| 102 students
First School Of First United Presbyterian Church
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
695 E Calvin St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 571-4516
Grades: PK-K
| 150 students
Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
57 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-7812
Grades: PK
| 210 students
Morrow Valley Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
16987 Greasy Valley
Canehill, AR 72717
(479) 848-3770
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Oak Grove Montessori School
Montessori School
5247 Har Ber Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 935-9292
Grades: PK-K
| 63 students
Ozark Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
192 E Henri De Tonti Blvd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 316-3445
Grades: 9-11
| 44 students
Prism Education Center
(Christian)
2190 S Razorback Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 249-6113
Grades: PK-12
| 153 students
Salem Lutheran Pre-School
Salem Lutheran Pre-School Photo - Salem Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1800 W Emma
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 751-9500
Grades: PK
| 60 students
Springdale Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4001 W Don Tyson Pkwy
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-4156
Grades: PK-8
| 22 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Washington County, Arkansas

Washington County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9165 Nations Dr., Po Box 30
Elm Springs, AR 72728
(501) 248-1433
Grades: K-9
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Washington County, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Washington County, AR include The New School, St. Joseph Catholic School and Shiloh Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Washington County, AR?
13 private schools are located in Washington County, AR.
How diverse are private schools in Washington County, AR?
Washington County, AR private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 18%.
What percentage of students in Washington County, AR go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Washington County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County, AR?
69% of private schools in Washington County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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