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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Arkansas

The average private preschool in Arkansas was founded around 1968 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Arkansas is First Lutheran School, founded in 1853.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # AR Schools Ranked: 78
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1853–1949
  • AR School Avg.: 1967
  • National School Avg.: 1970

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # AR Schools Ranked: 78
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1853–1949
  • AR School Avg.: 1967
  • National School Avg.: 1970
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Year Founded Range: 1853 1973 Avg. Year Founded: 1935

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools in Arkansas (2026-27)

Showing 78 schools
Map of First Lutheran School
#1First Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2407 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5330
1853year founded
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Map of Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
#2Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
1878year founded
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Map of St. Joseph School
#3St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
502 Front St
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-5741
1879year founded
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
#4(°Õ4–T5)Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
106 N Saint Joseph St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-8113
1880year founded
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Map of St. Paul Catholic School
#4(°Õ4–T5)St. Paul Catholic School
Gr: NS-6 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
311 Cedar St
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-5639
1880year founded
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Map of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
#6Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Catholic
1105 E Highland
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 932-3684
1886year founded
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Map of St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool
#7St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students
Catholic
310 N 2nd Street
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-3681
1890year founded
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Map of North Little Rock Catholic Academy
#8North Little Rock Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1518 Parker St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 374-5237
1898year founded
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Map of University Of Central Arkansas
#9University Of Central Arkansas
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
201 Donaghey Mashburn 120
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3356
1907year founded
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Map of St. Johns Catholic School
#10St. Johns Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
583 W Grand Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-3171
1908year founded
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Map of Harding Academy
#11Harding Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 838 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Church of Christ
1529 E. Park Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7200
1924year founded
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Map of Gravette Holiness Bible School
#12(°Õ12–T13)Gravette Holiness Bible School
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Methodist
606 Atlanta St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-5602
1927year founded
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Holy Souls Catholic School Photo
#12(°Õ12–T13)Holy Souls Catholic School
Gr: PK-8
Catholic
1001 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-4513
(1)
1927year founded
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Map of Immaculate Conception Catholic School
#14 Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students
Catholic
223 S 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-6798
1930year founded
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Map of The Anthony School
#15The Anthony School
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
7700 Ohio St
Little Rock, AR 72227
(501) 225-6629
1944year founded
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Map of St. John Catholic School
#16St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Catholic
1912 W Main St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 967-4644
1947year founded
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St. James Day School Photo
#17(°Õ17–T18)St. James Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
5501 N Stateline Avenue
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
(2)
1948year founded
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
#17(°Õ17–T18) St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students
Catholic
1722 N Starr Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 442-4554
1948year founded
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Map of Christ The King Catholic School
#19(°Õ19–T20)Christ The King Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1918 S Greenwood Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 782-0614
1949year founded
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Map of Salem Lutheran Pre-School
#19(°Õ19–T20)Salem Lutheran Pre-School
Gr: PK | 60 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1800 W Emma
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 751-9500
(1)
1949year founded
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Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo
#21Crowley's Ridge Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Church of Christ
606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6908
1953year founded
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
#22Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
7000 John F Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-0771
1956year founded
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Map of St. Vincent De Paul School
#23 St. Vincent De Paul School
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students
Catholic
1315 W Cypress St
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 636-4421
1957year founded
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Map of St. Theresa Catholic School
#24St. Theresa Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
6311 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 565-3855
1959year founded
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Christ Little Rock School Photo
#25(°Õ25–T26)Christ Little Rock School
Gr: NS-8 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
315 S Hughes Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-5212
(11)
1965year founded
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Map of Fayetteville Creative Schools
#25(°Õ25–T26)Fayetteville Creative Schools
Gr: PK-K | 102 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
57 W Colt Square Dr
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 443-3554
1965year founded
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Little Rock Montessori School Photo
#27(°Õ27–T28)Little Rock Montessori School
Gr: PK-9 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3704 North Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 225-2428
1966year founded
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Map of Marvell Academy
#27(°Õ27–T28)Marvell Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931
(1)
1966year founded
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Map of Lee Academy
#29(°Õ29–T30)Lee Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
973 Highway 243
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-3444
1969year founded
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Map of The Montessori School Of Fort Smith
#29(°Õ29–T30)The Montessori School Of Fort Smith
Gr: PK-5 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
3908 Jenny Lind Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7225
1969year founded
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Map of West Memphis Christian School
#31West Memphis Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students
Christian
1600 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 400-4000
1970year founded
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Map of Central Arkansas Christian School Pleasant Valley
#32(°Õ32–T34)Central Arkansas Christian School Pleasant Valley
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students
Church of Christ
10900 N Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-4963
1971year founded
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Map of The New School
#32(°Õ32–T34)The New School
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
(5)
1971year founded
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Map of Pulaski Academy
#32(°Õ32–T34)Pulaski Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,333 students
12701 Hinson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 604-1933
1971year founded
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Map of The Childrens House Montessori School
#35The Childrens House Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 55 students
Montessori School
4023 Lee Ave
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 664-5993
(5)
1973year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas average private preschools founding year?
The Arkansas average private preschools founding year is 1968 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Arkansas?
The top ranked private preschools in Arkansas include First Lutheran School, Immaculate Heart Of Mary School and St. Joseph School.

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