Soirée 2020 Ultimate All-School Guide: Little Rock Christian Academy

Mission Statement

To serve families, churches and the community by providing a PreK-12th grade education, characterized by excellence in the pursuit of truth from a Christ-centered worldview.

Environment & Curriculum

Little Rock Christian is Christ-centered and student-driven. We believe faith and intellect should have the ability to not only grow together but to THRIVE together – that’s what we’re all about! Devoted faculty and staff create a culture of academic rigor characterized by introducing challenges, presenting engaging lessons, encouraging understanding and fostering enjoyment. From the youngest preschooler to the graduating senior, every effort is made to help students develop and explore their God-given talents and abilities in order to thrive beyond the gates of Warriorville.

Campus & Facilities

• One campus on 71 acres
• Over 450,000 square feet of building space
Largest private school in Arkansas

College & Scholarship Outcomes

In the Class of 2020, 95% of students were offered academic scholarships. They were accepted into 105 schools in 30 states.

Individualized Academic & College Counseling

Begins in grade 9 and continues through senior year, yielding 100% college acceptance.

Campus Safety

The gated campus includes controlled access through a manned gatehouse, cameras and a license plate reader. Full-time security staff works alongside off-duty city and county police officer patrol.

30 State Championships

Fourteen different sport offerings from grades 3-12.

Innovative & Creative Teaching Methods

The Harkness teaching method enhances traditional classroom methods, helping students develop a collaborative approach to problem-solving and learning. Organic “Farm to Fork” teaches gardening on campus. Other programs at LRCA include J-Term and Project Lead the Way. Students work on projects at Elementary STEM Lab and Middle School HUB, inquiring and using technology to invent. Google Classroom and Schoology are used for digital classroom needs.

Aftercare or Tutoring Services

After-school Fine Arts Academy classes are offered for K3-12th grade students along with an after-school program for students K3-8th.

Over $1.6 Million

LRCA students were awarded more than $1.6 million in tuition assistance for the 2020-2021 school year with 21% of students with demonstrated need receiving assistance.

Extracurricular Activities

There are over 50 clubs and organizations campus-wide along with four divisions in the fine arts program.

Unique Course Offerings

Eighteen AP courses are offered across all academic disciplines. Eight concurrent credit courses are also offered.


Head of School
Dr. Gary Arnold

Established: 1977
Grades Served: K3-12
Current Enrollment: 1,365
Tuition Range: $3,000 – $13,000
Motto: Christian. Independent. Collegiate
School History:  Founded in 1977, Little Rock Christian is the largest private school in Arkansas and offers an independent, college-preparatory Christian education that seeks excellence in the pursuit of truth from a Christ-centered worldview.
Admissions Details: Schedule a private campus tour or connect with our Admissions Team at littlerockchristian.com.


19010 Cantrell Road, Little Rock
501.868.9822
LittleRockChristian.com


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