Private schools in Arkansas
EFA pays $7,208 per student for 2026-27. Universal since 2025-26: every Arkansas K-12 student is eligible, subject to the annual appropriation.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
About 57,000 students applied and 51,041 were approved for 2026-27. Of those, 28,096 chose private school and 22,945 homeschool.
By city
The number is how many private schools sit within 12 miles.
- Little Rock (37)
- North Little Rock (36)
- Fayetteville (12)
- Bentonville (11)
- Rogers (11)
- Fort Smith (7)
- Jonesboro (7)
- Benton (5)
- Harrison (5)
- Hot Springs (5)
- Conway (4)
- Paragould (4)
- Searcy (4)
- Siloam Springs (4)
- Russellville (3)
- Stuttgart (3)
- West Memphis (2)
By kind of school
- Christian schools (67)
- Catholic schools (23)
- Montessori schools (10)
- Special education schools (9)
By county
- Arkansas County (3)
- Baxter County (1)
- Benton County (10)
- Boone County (3)
- Bradley County (1)
- Carroll County (2)
- Columbia County (1)
- Conway County (2)
- Craighead County (7)
- Crawford County (1)
- Crittenden County (2)
- Downtown Bentonville County (1)
- Faulkner County (4)
- Garland County (5)
- Greene County (2)
- Hempstead County (1)
- Hot Spring County (1)
- Lafayette County (1)
- Leawood County (1)
- Logan County (2)
- Lonoke County (1)
- Mabelvale County (1)
- Miller County (1)
- Mississippi County (1)
- Other areas (28)
- Ouachita County (1)
- Phillips County (2)
- Pike County (2)
- Pope County (1)
- Pulaski County (27)
- Randolph County (1)
- Reservoir County (1)
- Rock Creek County (1)
- Saline County (3)
- Sebastian County (6)
- St. Francis County (1)
- Union County (2)
- Washington County (10)
- White County (6)
The largest private schools in Arkansas
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 1,534 |
| The Episcopal Collegiate School | PreK-12 | 800 |
| Catholic High School for Boys ✓ | 9-12 | 705 |
| Harding Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 638 |
| Providence Classical Christian Academy ✓ | K-12 | 578 |
| Conway Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 564 |
| Christ the King School | PreK-8 | 556 |
| The Baptist Preparatory School ✓ | PreK-12 | 526 |
| Life Way Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 507 |
| Central Arkansas Christian School ✓ | 6-12 | 479 |
| Mt St. Mary Academy ✓ | 9-12 | 477 |
| Our Lady of the Holy Souls ✓ | PreK-8 | 448 |
| St. Joseph School | PreK-12 | 446 |
| Calvary Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 379 |
| St. Joseph Catholic School | PreK-8 | 357 |
Run your own numbers
What would you pay?
We filled in the standard EFA amount. Change it if your award letter says something different. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How much does Arkansas pay toward private school?
$7,208 per student for 2026-27. $8,162 for students who previously held a Succeed Scholarship.
Who can get it?
Universal since 2025-26: every Arkansas K-12 student is eligible, subject to the annual appropriation.
Is there still room?
About 57,000 students applied and 51,041 were approved for 2026-27. Of those, 28,096 chose private school and 22,945 homeschool.
How do I know a school takes EFA?
Schools marked “EFA school” here appear on the participating-school list published by the Arkansas Department of Education. We match by school name and city and show the date we last read the list.