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The Baptist Preparatory School

Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12

Little Rock, AR

62 Pleasant Valley Dr, Little Rock, AR 72212

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Smaller classes than 70% of Christian schools in Arkansas
  • Serving families in Little Rock since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Little Rock, Arkansas, The Baptist Preparatory School is a Baptist private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 526 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Christian schools in Arkansas. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. 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–12
Students
526
Teachers
78 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 280 girls, 246 boys
Religious affiliation
Baptist
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
178 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 70% of Christian schools in Arkansas (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 85% of Christian schools in Arkansas.
    • Compared with 46 Christian schools in Arkansas.

    Students by survey year

    712’11–12694’13–14640’15–16550’17–18296’19–20526’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K60
    K54
    135
    235
    331
    425
    530
    642
    742
    848
    951
    1045
    1145
    1243

    Student body

    White93%
    Two or more races3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Asian1%
    Black1%

    Help paying tuition in Arkansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Baptist Preparatory 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 Baptist Preparatory School

    What grades does The Baptist Preparatory School serve?

    The Baptist Preparatory School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend The Baptist Preparatory School?

    About 526 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Baptist Preparatory 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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