#1 Best Independent Schools in Arkansas
The Delta School
Independent school · Ungraded
Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools nationwide
Wilson, AR
B+Overall grade81 students6 students per teacher
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The highest-graded schools of this kind in Arkansas. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Arkansas
The Anthony School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Little Rock, AR
BOverall grade287 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Arkansas
The New School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
BOverall grade307 students13 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Arkansas
Baseline Bilingual School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 2 independent schools in Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
B-Overall grade91 students18 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Arkansas
Mountain Home Christian Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 104% since 2011–12
Mountain Home, AR
B-Overall grade147 students11 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Arkansas
Desoto School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2017–18
West Helena, AR
B-Overall grade201 students10 students per teacher
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