For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 150 students located throughout Arkansas.
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Historical Statistics Overview
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
1 Schools
267 Schools
# Students
150 Students
105,729 Students
Academics and Faculty
This State (AR)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1*
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
67%*
69%
* Fewer than 3 schools in Arkansas report the figures marked *, so the South regional average is shown.
Academic Programs
This State (AR)
US
Avg. AP Courses
23*
22
Avg. IB Courses
None reported
28
Avg. Class Size
13*
13
* Fewer than 3 schools in Arkansas report the figures marked *, so the South regional average is shown.
Academic Performance
This State (AR)
US
Avg. SAT Score
1232*
1271
Avg. ACT Score
26*
27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
64%*
59%
* Fewer than 3 schools in Arkansas report the figures marked *, so the South regional average is shown.
Tuition and Finances
This State (AR)
US
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$58,423*
$64,455
Avg. Tuition (Day)
$29,034*
$38,004
Avg. Tuition (International)
$60,474*
$62,450
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
49%*
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$21,503*
$27,075
Avg. Endowment
$62 MM*
$84 MM
* Fewer than 3 schools in Arkansas report the figures marked *, so the South regional average is shown.
Student Diversity
This State (AR)
US
% Students of Color
28%*
30%
% International Students
18%*
27%
% Boarding Students
54%*
59%
* Fewer than 3 schools in Arkansas report the figures marked *, so the South regional average is shown.
Top Arkansas Boarding Schools (2026-27)
School
Location
Quick Facts
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 67% Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Arkansas?
There is 1 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Arkansas.
What is the oldest boarding school in Arkansas?
Subiaco Academy, founded in 1887, is the oldest boarding school in Arkansas.
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