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Best Carroll County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 112 students in Carroll County, AR (there are , serving 3,854 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
50% of private schools in Carroll County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Carroll County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Clear Spring School
Gr: PK-11 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
(3)
Map of Academy Of Excellence
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
157 Huntsville Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-5400

Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
112 Students
29,900 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
43%
Average Class Size
8 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$8,426
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$3,509
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,207 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
95 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
85%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
10 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
9%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carroll County, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Carroll County, AR is Clear Spring School.
How many private schools are located in Carroll County?
2 private schools are located in Carroll County.
What percentage of students in Carroll County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Carroll County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carroll County?
50% of private schools in Carroll County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Carroll County include: Academy Of Excellence vs. Clear Spring School, Clear Spring School vs. Academy Of Excellence

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