Arkansas Schools List 2021
Sources: Niche; Arkansas Department of Education
Enrollment
Private
Little Rock Christian Academy: 1,446
Little Rock Christian Academy is all about mission fit; the mission of your family and the mission of the school. LRCA is first and foremost a school, here to educate well. Additionally, there is an authentic sense of joy and accomplishment at LRCA that warrants the sacrifices families make. Little Rock Christian is Christ-centered and student-driven. They believe faith and intellect should have the ability to not only grow together but to thrive together.
Pulaski Academy: 1,393
Shiloh Christian: 1020
Episcopal Collegiate School: 782
Central Arkansas Christian Schools: 781
Catholic High School for Boys: 760
Baptist Preparatory Schools: 701
Founded in 1981, The Baptist Preparatory School is steeped in a tradition of excellence. As a constant in Central Arkansas, the school was created to provide a Christian education to students. This education would be one where not only the Word of God was taught but students would learn how Christ was interwoven into every aspect of our history and our lives. Our founders believed that this was critical for students and families in our area. From our humble beginnings as First Baptist School, we have evolved from Arkansas Baptist School System to The Baptist Preparatory School.
Harding Academy: 677
Christ the King: 658
Life Way Christian School: 583
Providence Classical Christian Academy: 562
Mount St. Mary Academy: 533
Conway Christian School: 500
St. Joseph School: 492
Our Lady of the Holy Souls School: 458
Public, Grades K-5
Little Rock School District: 9,974
Springdale School District: 9,622
Bentonville School District: 8,743
Rogers School District: 7,018
Fort Smith School District: 6,183
Fayetteville School District: 5,120
Pulaski County Special School District: 4,866
Pulaski County Special School District spans more than 600 square miles in Central Arkansas and requires highly skilled and passionate personnel to adapt educational policies and personalization to 25 schools. Every school is accredited by the Arkansas State Board of Education. PCSSD has served schools across Pulaski County since July 1927. PCSSD is committed to creating a nationally recognized school district that assures that all students achieve their maximum potential through collaborative, supportive and continuous efforts of all stakeholders.
Conway School District: 4,600
Cabot School District: 4,583
Bryant School District: 4,187
Bryant Public Schools is determined to create opportunities for success. BPS is committed to recognizing and developing the best in each student, knowing strong schools are the foundation of a strong community. They are very proud of the accomplishments of its students and staff, and believe with the help and support of its patrons and staff, the school system will be recognized as the premier learning environment in Arkansas. At Bryant, you will discover how the staff values a close working relationship with parents, community members and business partners in an ongoing effort to ensure the district is the first and best choice for students.
Public, Grades 6-8
Springdale School District: 5,205
Little Rock School District: 4,627
Bentonville School District: 4,353
Rogers School District: 3,645
Fort Smith School District: 3,335
Pulaski County Special School District: 2,696
Cabot School District: 2,363
Bryant School District: 2,349
Fayetteville School District: 2,302
Conway School District: 2,300
Public, Grades 9-12
Springdale School District: 6,968
Little Rock School District: 6,185
Bentonville School District: 5,423
Rogers School District: 4,930
Fort Smith School District: 4,310
Pulaski County Special School District: 3,699
Cabot School District: 3,326
Fayetteville School District: 2,927
Conway School District: 2,918
Bryant School District: 2,858
Demographics
Students with Disabilities (Percent)
Calico Rock School District: 16.13
Jackson Co. School District: 15.29
Arkansas Arts Academy: 14.61
Mansfield School District: 14.31
Magnet Cove School District: 12.68
American Indian (Percent)
Imboden Charter School District: 9.26
Siloam Springs School District: 4.71
Foreman School District: 4.06
Lincoln School District: 3.77
Gentry School District: 3.27
Asian (Percent)
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas: 33.89
Founders Classical Academy seeks to provide an excellent and
distinctive classical education that pursues knowledge, promotes virtue and prepares students for prosperous lives in a free society. Founders Classical Academy utilizes a classical approach to education characterized by a traditional liberal arts and sciences curriculum and whole-group teaching methodology with an orientation toward truth, beauty and goodness. Its approach to classical education is a mindset, a body of knowledge and an instructional method.
Haas Hall Academy: 14.58
Clarksville School District: 9.19
Green Forest School District: 8.59
Gentry School District: 7.99
Black/African American (Percent)
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff: 97.06
Scholarmade Achievement Place of Arkansas: 96.15
Earle School District: 95.7
Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff: 95.06
Pine Bluff School District: 93.28
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (Percent)
Springdale School District: 13.7
Pocahontas School District: 13.3
Berryville School District: 5.06
Green Forest School District: 4.73
Dequeen School District: 3.96
Hispanic/Latino (Percent)
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock: 75.88
Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Springdale: 66
Dequeen School District: 60.01
Danville School District: 48.05
Springdale School District: 47.88
White (Percent)
Mammoth Spring School District: 97.88
Norfork School District: 97.76
West Side School District: 97.62
Maynard School District: 97.23
Viola School District: 97.11
Two or More Races (Percent)
Hope Academy of Northwest Arkansas: 12.24
Cedarville School District: 11.64
Hot Springs School District: 10.49
Gentry School District: 10.35
Malvern School District: 9.91
Personnel
Teachers with Advanced Degrees (Percent)
Haas Hall Academy: 9.88
Jonesboro School District: 9.2
Jonesboro Public School District was founded in 1899 and is the largest school district in the city and region, located in the heart of Jonesboro with 6,000-plus students, and has received the Jonesboro Occasions Magazine Readers’ Choice Award for “Best School District” nine years in a row. JPS was also chosen by NEA Kids’ Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best School District” the past four years. The JPS district is home to The Academies at Jonesboro High School, which has an impressive list of advance placement courses and 33 hours of concurrent credit available. JHS now offers core emphasis Academies: Science Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM); Business, Communication Arts, and Law (BCAL); and Health and Human Services (HHS).
Omaha School District: 8.57
Helena/West Helena School District: 7.04
Conway School District: 5.81
Average Years of Teacher Experience
South Pike County School District: 17.51
Nashville School District: 15.49
Helena/West Helena School District: 15.03
Corning School District: 15.02
Gosnell School District: 14.56
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