For the 2026 school year, there are 4 alternative private schools serving 137 students in Arkansas.
The top-ranked alternative private school in Arkansas is Clear Spring School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of alternative private schools in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
Top-Ranked Arkansas Alternative 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Gr: PK-11 | 73 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Full Counsel Preparatory Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1521 Main St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 372-7018
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 372-7018
Gr: K-2 | 42 students Tuition listed
Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
939 Sunnyside Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students
Virtual Milestone Academy
Alternative School
2109 W Huntsville Ave
Springdale, AR 72703
(337) 303-4863
Springdale, AR 72703
(337) 303-4863
Gr: K-5 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private schools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked alternative private schools in Arkansas is Clear Spring School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Arkansas?
4 alternative private schools are located in Arkansas.
What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Arkansas?
75% of alternative private schools in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
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