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Metro Little Rock parents are lucky when it comes to education. Besides standard public schools, parents can choose from private, parochial, charter, magnet and special needs schools.
Here’s a guide to the area’s main school districts and acclaimed private schools to consider.
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Benton School District
Interim superintendent: Dr. Kim Anderson
207 W. Conway, Benton
bentonschools.org • (501) 778-4861
Bryant Public Schools
Superintendent: Dr. Karen Walters
1511 North Reynolds Road, Bryant
bryantschools.org • (501) 847-5600
Cabot School District
Superintendent: Dr. Tony Thurman
602 N. Lincoln, Cabot
cabotschools.org • (501) 843-3363
Conway School District
Superintendent: Jeff Collum
2220 Prince St., Conway
conwayschools.org • (501) 450-4800\
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Superintendent: Dr. Jeremy Owoh
1414 West Main, Jacksonville
jnpsd.org • (501) 241-2080
Little Rock School District
Superintendent: Dr. Jermall Wright
810 W. Markham St., Little Rock
lrsd.org • (501) 447-2950
North Little Rock School District
Superintendent: Gregory Pilewski
2700 Poplar St., North Little Rock
nlrsd.org • (501) 771-8000
Pulaski County Special School District
Superintendent: Dr. Charles McNulty
925 E. Dixon Road, Little Rock
pcssd.org • (501) 490-2000
Premier High School of Arkansas
Superintendent: Rhonda Bradford
400 Hardin Road Suite 120 Little Rock
premierhighschools.com • (501) 419-9109
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Abundant Life Christian Academy
9200 Hwy. 107, Sherwood
501-835-3120, alca-owls.com
Admissions Contact: Jennifer Palermo
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 420
Average Class Size: 18
Pre-K Annual Tuition Range: $8,000
Lower/Elementary Annual Tuition Range: $8,000 - $8,500
Middle, Upper Annual Tuition Range: $9,000
ACCESS
10618 Breckenridge Drive, Little Rock
1500 N. Mississippi St., Little Rock
501-217-8600, accessgroupinc.org
Admissions Contact: Admissions Team, 501-217-8600
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 360
Student-Teacher Ratio: Between 4:1 and 8:1 (depending on age group)
Annual Tuition Range: $8,450-$12,500
Agape Academy
701 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock
501-225-0068, agapeacademy.org
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.
The Allen School
824 N. Tyler St., Little Rock
501-664-2961, theallenschool.org
Admissions Contact: Macklaine Irby
Fall 2025 Enrollment: Max of 84 Students
Average Class Size: 8-13
Pre-K Annual Tuition Range: We are an EIDT facility, and we only accept children with Medicaid (ARKids A and TEFRA) who are eligible for services. Ages 18 months - 5 years
The Anthony School
7700 Ohio St., Little Rock
501-225-6629, anthonyschool.org
Admissions Contact: Ann Vanhook, annv@anthonyschool.org
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 387
Average Class Size: 15
Pre-K, Lower Annual Tuition Range: $9,575 - $11,470
Middle School Tuition Range: $11,885 -$12,385
Arkansas Christian Academy
21815 Interstate 30 W., Bryant
501-847-0112, archristian.org
501-847-0112, archristian.org
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 448
Average Class Size: 14
Pre-K Annual Tuition Range: $10,000 year
Lower/ Elementary Annual Tuition Range: $10,440 year
Middle, Upper Annual Tuition Range: $10,850 year
The Baptist Preparatory School
62 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock
501-725-4451, baptistprep.org
Admissions Contact: Rachel Bennett, (501) 227-7070, ext. 357
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 800
Average Class Size: 20 (preschool classes average 12)
Pre-K Annual Tuition Range: $4,000-$8,000
Lower/Elementary Annual Tuition Range: $9,000-$11,000
Middle, Upper Annual Tuition Range: More than $10,000
Catholic High School for Boys
6300 Father Tribou St., Little Rock
501-664-3939, lrchs.org
Admissions Contact: Rebecca McWilliams
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 685
Average Class Size: 17
Upper/High School Annual Tuition Range: $5,000-$7,999
Central Arkansas Christian Schools
1 Windsong Drive, North Little Rock
501-758-3160, cacmustangs.org
Admissions Contact: Chad Tappe, 501-758-3160, ext. 224
Current Enrollment: 988
Tuition Range: $6,901-$12,500
Central Arkansas Montessori
900 Mission Road, North Little Rock
501-352-6712, camnlr.com
501-847-0112, archristian.org
Admissions Contact: Mr. Laure or Ms. Caila
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 110
Average Class Size: 20
Pre-K Annual Tuition Range: $8,350 full time
Lower/ Elementary Annual Tuition Range: $8,350 full time
Middle/ Upper Annual Tuition Range: $8,350 full time
Chenal Valley Montessori School
14929 Cantrell Road, Little Rock
501-868-6030, chenalvalleymontessorischool.com
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.
Christ Little Rock School
315 S. Hughes St., Little Rock
501-663-5212, christlittlerockschool.com
Enrollment 2024-2025: 126
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.
Christ the King Catholic School
4002 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock
501-225-7883, school.ctklr.org
Admissions Contact: Jillian Whisnant
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 623
Average Class Size: 20
Pre-K, Lower, Middle Annual Tuition Range: $5,000-$7,999
Conway Christian School
500 E. German Lane, Conway
501-336-9067, conwaychristianschool.org
Enrollment 2024-2025: 695
Easterseals Academy
11801 Fairview Road, Little Rock
501-663-6965, eastersealsar.com/the-academy
Admissions Contect: Amanda Griffin
Current Enrollment: 160
Average Class Size: 10
Tuition: $15,000
Episcopal Collegiate School
1701 Cantrell Road, Little Rock
501-372-1194, episcopalcollegiate.org
Admissions Contact: Mary Jane Briggs, mjbriggs@episcopalcollegiate.org
Current Enrollment: 843
Average Class Size: 15
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
7000 JFK Blvd., North Little Rock
501-835-0771, icsnlr.org
Admissions Contact: Maureen Berry
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 420
Pre-K Annual Tuition Range: $6,800
Lower/ Elementary Annual Tuition Range: $6,800-$9,800
Middle, Upper Annual Tuition Range: $6,800-$9,800
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
7025 Jasna Gora Drive, North Little Rock
501-851-2760, ihmnlr.org
Admissions Contact: Alisa Tubbs, atubbs@ihmnlr.org
Current Enrollment: 135
Average Class Size: 15-20
Pre-K, Lower, Middle Annual Tuition Range: $6,000-$7,999
Jacksonville Christian Academy and Preschool
3301 N. First St., Jacksonville
501-982-7522, jcaeagles.com
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.
Little Rock Christian Academy
19010 Cantrell Road, Little Rock
501-868-9822, littlerockchristian.com
Admissions Details: Schedule a private campus tour or connect with our Admissions Team at littlerockchristian.com
Current Enrollment: 1,705
Tuition Range: $3,000-$14,000
Little Rock Montessori School
3704 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock
501-225-2428, lrmontessori.org
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.
Little Rock Montessori School South
12015 Hinson Road, Little Rock
501-225-2428, lrmontessori.org
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.
Mount St. Mary Academy
3224 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock
501-664-8006, mtstmary.edu
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 536
Tuition Range: $11,000-$12,500
North Little Rock Catholic Academy
1518 Parker St., North Little Rock
501-374-5237, nlrca.org
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 178
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.
Our Lady of Fatima School
818 W. Cross St., Benton
501-315-3398, olfbentonschool.org
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 81
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.
Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic School
1001 N. Tyler St., Little Rock
501-663-4513, holysoulsschool.org
Admissions Contact: Amy Bratcher, bratcher@holysouls.org
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 431
Average Class Size: 20
Average Class Size: 18
Pre-K Annual Tuition Range: $6,000-$7,000
Lower/ Elementary Annual Tuition Range: $6,000-$10,000
Middle, Upper Annual Tuition Range: $6,000-$10,000 (K-8)
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.
Pulaski Academy
12701 Hinson Road, Little Rock
501-604-1910, pulaskiacademy.org
Admissions Contact: Gregg Ledbetter; Laura Davis
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 1,429
Average Class Size: 18
Pre-K Annual Tuition Range: $10,800-$13,500
Lower, Middle, Upper Annual Tuition Range: More than $15,000
Second Presbyterian Preschool
600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock
501-227-6034, spplr.org
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.
St. Joseph School
1101 College, Conway
501-329-5741, stjosephconway.org
Admissions Contact: Amy Heathscott, 501-513-6808
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 586
Tuition: See website
St. Theresa Catholic School
6311 Baseline Road, Little Rock
501-565-3855, stslr.org
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 245
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.
Subiaco Academy
405 N. Subiaco Ave., Subiaco
479-934-1000, subiacoacademy.us
Admissions Contact: Kinzer Matjazic, Director of Admissions
Fall 2025 Enrollment: 134
Average Class Size: 11
Day Tuition: $9,600
5 day boarding tuition: $28,750
7 day boarding tuition: $34,250
Grades: 7-12
Village Montessori
4401 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock
501-944-4483, ourvillagemontessori.com
For more information, call or visit the school’s website.