Compass Academy in Conway, AR, is a Christian–oriented special education school serving 79 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a city setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 7 teaching staff serving its K–12 enrollment.
Compass Academy has a student diversity rate with 7.89% students of color represented in its academic community.
The school operates without any formal membership associations and offers coeducational programming within the Conway area.
As a private K–12 school in Conway, Compass Academy provides specialized education within a small school environment tailored to meet varied learning needs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Compass Academy often compared to?
Compass Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Sunshine School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Compass Academy?
The application deadline for Compass Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Compass Academy vs. Sunshine School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Compass Academy is St. Joseph School (1.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
500 South E German Lane
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 882 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13
University Of Central Arkansas
Daycare / Preschool
201 Donaghey Mashburn 120
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3356
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3356
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Tuition listed
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7 Lost Branch Ln
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
500 South E German Lane
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 882 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7 Lost Branch Ln
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
Hannah School
Special Education School
2 Country Club Cir
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 940-4373
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 940-4373
15.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 91 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
500 South E German Lane
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 882 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7 Lost Branch Ln
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
13.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
500 South E German Lane
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 336-9067
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 882 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13
University Of Central Arkansas
Daycare / Preschool
201 Donaghey Mashburn 120
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3356
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3356
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Tuition listed
7 Lost Branch Ln
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1294
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
13.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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1601 S. Donaghey St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4815
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4815
1.4 miles
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
125 Center Street
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6693
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6693
1.4 miles
Gr: PK | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Bob Courtway Dr
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-4832
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 450-4832
2.3 miles
Gr: 5-7 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1815 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4860
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4860
2.3 miles
Gr: 8-9 | 1,568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2745 Carl Stuart Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-2782
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-2782
2.4 miles
Gr: 5-7 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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