Public? Private? Charter? Choosing a school can sometimes feel overwhelming, but don’t worry, it’s not rocket science.
Whether you’re new to the city or just want to do your homework on what’s available to you, this guide breaks down the top schools in the metro to help you find what’s best for your family.
Once you get a snapshot of what’s available in the metro, you can look into the featured schools listed at the top of this special section. These profiles are designed to give you a better understanding of what local schools and districts offer to make the selection process as easy as 1-2-3.
Not all schools in the Little Rock area are represented here, however, so be sure to do your homework. Schedule tours, visit with teachers and principals and then relax. The kids are going to be all right.
FEATURED SCHOOLS
FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF WEST LITTLE ROCK
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Little Rock School District
Superintendent: Michael Poore
810 W. Markham St., Little Rock
Total enrollment: 20,786
High schools: 5 • Junior high schools: 0 • Middle schools: 6 • Elementary schools: 23 • Virtual schools: 1
Students per teacher: 17 • Per pupil expenditure: $15,766
Graduation rate: 78.0 • Average ACT score: 17.9
North Little Rock School District
Superintendent: Gregory J. Pilewski
2700 N. Poplar St., North Little Rock
Total enrollment: 8,272
High schools: 2 • Junior high schools: 0 • Middle schools: 1 • Elementary schools: 9 • Virtual schools: 1
Students per teacher: 14 • Per pupil expenditure: $13,315
Graduation rate: 88.0 • Average ACT score: 16.9
Superintendent: Charles McNulty
925 E. Dixon Road, Little Rock
Total enrollment: 11,745
High schools: 4 • Junior high schools: 1 • Middle schools: 4 • Elementary schools: 16 • Virtual schools: 1
Students per teacher: 13 • Per pupil expenditure: $11,998
Graduation rate: 85.2 • Average ACT score: 19.2
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Abundant Life Christian Academy
9200 Hwy. 107, Sherwood
501.835.3120 |
Enrollment: 305
Pre-K, Lower, Middle, Upper: $5,000-$7,999
ACCESS
10618 Breckenridge Drive, Little Rock
501.217.8600 |
Enrollment: 278
Pre-K, Lower, Middle, Upper: $5,000-$10,000+
Agape Academy
701 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock
501.225.0068 |
Enrollment: 28
Pre-K, Lower: $5,000-$7,999
The Allen School
824 N. Tyler St., Little Rock
501.664.2961 |
Fall 2021 enrollment: 60
The Anthony School
7700 Ohio St., Little Rock
501.225.6629 |
Enrollment: 425
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $7,999-$10,000+
The Baptist Preparatory School
62 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock
501.227.7070 |
Enrollment: 719
Pre-K: $3,000-$4,999
Lower: $8,000-$9,999
Middle, Upper: $10,000+
Catholic High School for Boys
6300 Father Tribou St., Little Rock
501.664.3939 |
Enrollment: 760
Upper: $5,000-$7,999
Central Arkansas Christan Schools
1 Windsong Drive, North Little Rock
501.758.3160 |
Enrollment: 781
Pre-K: $5,000-$7,999
Lower, Middle, Upper: $8,000-$9,999
Chenal Valley Montessori School & Infant House
14929 Cantrell Road, Little Rock
501.868.6030 |
Enrollment: 73
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $5,000-$7,999
The Children’s House Montessori School
4023 Lee Ave., Little Rock
501.664.5993 |
Enrollment: 67
Pre-K: $8,000-$9,999
Lower: $5,000-$7,999
Christ Little Rock School
315 S. Hughes St., Little Rock
501.663.5212 |
Enrollment: 140
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $5,000-$7,999
Christ the King Catholic School
4002 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock
501.225.7883 |
Enrollment: 649
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $5,000-$7,999
Easterseals Academy at Riverdale
1617 Brookwood Drive, Little Rock
501.663.6965 |
Enrollment: 53
Lower, Middle, Upper: $10,000+
Easterseals Little Rock Developmental Preschool
3920 Woodland Heights Road, Little Rock
501.227.3600 |
Enrollment: 88
Pre-K: $5,000-$9,999
Episcopal Collegiate
1701 Cantrell Road, Little Rock
501.372.1194 |
Enrollment: 775
Pre-K: $10,000+
Lower, Middle, Upper: $10,000+
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
7000 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock
501.835.0771 |
Fall 2021 enrollment: 375
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $5,000-$7,999
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
7025 Jasna Gora Drive, North Little Rock
501.851.2760 |
Fall 2021 enrollment: 120
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $5,000-$7,999
Jacksonville Christian Academy
3301 N. First St., Jacksonville
501.982.7522 |
Enrollment: 231
Pre-K: Less than $3,000
Lower, Middle, Upper: $3,000-$4,999
Little Rock Christian Academy
19010 Cantrell Road, Little Rock
501.868.9822 |
Enrollment: 1,436
Pre-K: $5,000-$7,999
Lower, Middle, Upper: $10,000+
Little Rock Montessori School
3704 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock
501.225.2428 |
Enrollment: 176
Pre-K, Lower: $5,000-$7,999
Little Rock Montessori School South
12015 Hinson Road, Little Rock
501.225.2428 |
Fall 2021 enrollment: 155
Pre-K, Lower: $5,000-$7,999
Mount St. Mary Academy
3224 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock
501.664.8006 |
Enrollment: 533
Upper: $10,000+
North Little Rock Catholic Academy
1518 Parker St., North Little Rock
501.374.5237 |
Enrollment: 190
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $3,000-$4,999
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School
1001 N. Tyler St., Little Rock
501.663.4513 |
Enrollment: 458
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $5,000-$7,999
Pulaski Academy
12701 Hinson Road, Little Rock
501.604.1910 |
Enrollment: 1,393
Pre-K: $8,000-$9,999
Lower, Middle, Upper: $10,000+
St. Theresa Catholic School
6311 Baseline Road, Little Rock
501.565.3855 |
Enrollment: 153
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $5,000-$7,999
Village Montessori
4401 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock
501.944.4483 |
Fall 2021 enrollment: 36
Pre-K, Lower: $5,000-$7,999