Public? Private? 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.
Now that you have a snapshot of what’s available in the metro from our Classroom Catalog, this special section is designed to give you a better understanding of what some 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. For starters, get to know the ins and outs of the schools featured on the following pages. 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
CENTRAL ARKANSAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Little Rock School District
Superintendent: Dr. Jermall Wright
810 W. Markham St., Little Rock
Total enrollment: 21,612
High schools: 5 • Junior high schools: 0 • Middle schools: 6 • Elementary schools: 24 • Virtual schools: 1
Students per teacher: 13.4 • Per pupil expenditure: $16,780
Graduation rate: 78.0 • Average ACT score: 17.9
North Little Rock School District
Superintendent: Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski
2700 N. Poplar St., North Little Rock
Total enrollment: 7,930
High schools: 2 • Junior high schools: 0 • Middle schools: 1 • Elementary schools: 9 • Virtual schools: 1
Students per teacher: 13.5 • Per pupil expenditure: $12,188
Graduation rate: 88.0 • Average ACT score: 16.9
Superintendent: Dr. Charles McNulty
925 E. Dixon Road, Little Rock
Total enrollment: 11,742
High schools: 4 • Junior high schools: 1 • Middle schools: 4 • Elementary schools: 16 • Virtual schools: 1
Students per teacher: 13.4 • Per pupil expenditure: $15,690
Graduation rate: 84.0 • Average ACT score: 18.6
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Abundant Life Christian Academy
9200 Hwy. 107, Sherwood
501.835.3120 | alca-owls.com
Enrollment: 288
Average Class Size: 14
Pre-K: $5,000-$6,000
Lower: $5,600-$6,600
Middle, Upper: $7,200-$7,999
ACCESS
10618 Breckenridge Drive
1500 N. Mississippi St.
501.217.8600 | accessgroupinc.org
Enrollment: 310
Average Class Size: 12
Pre-K, Lower, Middle, Upper: $7,600-$10,000+
Agape Academy
701 Napa Valley Drive
501.225.0068 | agapeacademy.org
Spring 2022 Enrollment: 28
The Allen School
824 N. Tyler St.
501.664.2961 | theallenschool.org
Enrollment: 67
Average Class Size: 12
The Anthony School
7700 Ohio St.
501.225.6629 | anthonyschool.org
Enrollment: 318
Average Class Size: 15
Pre-K, Lower: $8,000-$9,999
Middle: $10,000+
The Baptist Preparatory School
62 Pleasant Valley Drive
501.227.7070 | baptistprep.org
Enrollment: 624
Average Class Size: 18
Preschool Average Class Size: 12
Pre-K: $4,000-$8,000
Lower: $8,000-$9,999
Middle, Upper: $10,000+
Catholic High School for Boys
6300 Father Tribou St.
501.664.3939 | lrchs.org
Enrollment: 700
Average Class Size: 17
Upper: $5,000-$7,999
Central Arkansas Christian Schools
1 Windsong Drive, North Little Rock
501.758.3160 | cacmustangs.org
Enrollment: 821
Pre-K, Lower, Middle, Upper: $7,600-$10,000+
Chenal Valley Montessori School & Infant House
14929 Cantrell Road
501.868.6030 | chenalvalleymontessori.com
Enrollment: 55
Average Class Size: 18
Infant House Enrollment: 12
Infant House Average Class Size: 9
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $5,000-$7,999
The Children’s House Montessori School
4023 Lee Ave.
501.664.5993 | chmlr.org
Spring 2022 Enrollment: 67
Christ Little Rock School
315 S. Hughes St.
501.663.5212 | christlittlerock.com
Enrollment: 200
Christ the King Catholic School
4002 N. Rodney Parham Road
501.225.7883 | ctklr.org
Enrollment: 600
Average Class Size: 20
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $5,000-$7,999
Easterseals Academy at Riverdale
1617 Brookwood Drive
501.663.6965 | easterseals.com/arkansas
Enrollment: 70
Average Class Size: 10
Pre-K, Lower, Middle, Upper: $10,000+
Easterseals Little Rock Developmental Preschool
3920 Woodland Heights Road
501.227.3600 | easterseals.com/arkansas
Enrollment: 101
Average Class Size: 12
Pre-K: $0-$8,700
Episcopal Collegiate School
1701 Cantrell Road
501.372.1194 | episcopalcollegiate.org
Enrollment: 807
Average Class Size: 16
Pre-K: $8,300-$10,000+
Lower, Middle, Upper: $10,000+
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
7000 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock
501.835.0771 | icsnlr.org
Enrollment: 375
Average Class Size: 18
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $5,000-$7,999
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
7025 Jasna Gora Drive, North Little Rock
501.851.2760 | ihmnlr.org
Fall 2021 Enrollment: 120
Jacksonville Christian Academy
3301 N. First St., Jacksonville
501.982.7522 | jcaeagles.com
Enrollment: 270
Little Rock Christian Academy
19010 Cantrell Road
501.868.9822 | littlerockchristian.com
Enrollment: 1604
Pre-K, Lower, Middle, Upper: $3,000-$13,000
Little Rock Montessori School
3704 N. Rodney Parham Road
12015 Hinson Road, Little Rock
501.225.2428 | lrmontessori.org
Spring 2022 Enrollment: 176
Mount St. Mary Academy
3224 Kavanaugh Blvd.
501.664.8006 | mtstmary.edu
Enrollment: 459
Average Class Size: 17
Upper: $10,000+
North Little Rock
Catholic Academy
1518 Parker St., North Little Rock
501.374.5237 | nlrca.org
Enrollment: 201
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School
1001 N. Tyler St.
501.663.4513 | holysoulsschool.org
Enrollment: 495
Average Class Size: 25
Pre-K, Lower, Middle: $5,000-$7,999
Pulaski Academy
12701 Hinson Road
501.604.1910 | pulaskiacademy.org
Enrollment: 1375
Average Class Size: 18
Pre-K: $8,000-$9,999
Lower, Middle, Upper: $10,000+
Sammie Gail Sanders Children’s Learning Center
1300 W. 18th St., North Little Rock
501.907.5719 | aeddinc.org
Enrollment: 70
Average Class Size: 12
Second Presbyterian Preschool
600 Pleasant Valley Drive
501.227.6034 | spplr.org
Enrollment: 380
Pre-K: $3,000-$4,999
St. Theresa Catholic School
6311 Baseline Road
501.565.3855 | stslr.org
Enrollment: 227
Village Montessori
4401 Woodlawn Drive
501.944.4483 | ourvillagemontessori.com
Enrollment: 36
Pre-K: $5,000-$8,400
*Enrollment numbers for fall 2022 unless otherwise noted.