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The Anthony School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Little Rock, AR

7700 Ohio St, Little Rock, AR 72227

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher

In Little Rock, Arkansas, The Anthony School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 287 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 178 days a year. Arkansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
287
Teachers
37 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 141 girls, 146 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 89% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    352’11–12358’13–14278’21–22287’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K38
    K30
    119
    228
    327
    443
    520
    641
    744
    835

    Student body

    White86%
    Asian7%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Arkansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Anthony School whether it takes part.

    More about Arkansas's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about The Anthony School

    What grades does The Anthony School serve?

    The Anthony School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend The Anthony School?

    About 287 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Anthony School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arkansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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