Mt. St. Mary Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AR School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 446 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,500
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Mt. St. Mary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Mt. St. Mary Academy
9	123
10	109
11	106
12	108

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Year Founded

1851

School Calendar

School Motto

Inspired by Faith Compelled by Mercy

Student Body

Total Students

446 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

25 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,500

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Colors

White, Grey, Purple, White/Grey

School Notes

Mount St. Mary Academy is a Catholic secondary school which provides environments to maximize the spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth of young women in the Mercy tradition.
The school's role is to provide a superior education, to promote the role of society and the church, and to enable students to serve God by serving others.
It is the goal of Mount St. Mary Academy to use differences in faiths, cultures, races, socio-economic levels, and abilities to form wider communities and to shape democratic ideals.
It is a further goal to nurture and promote the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical development of each young woman in an environment of respect for the individual.
This respect grows out of the recognition that all members of the school community are of "immeasurable value because they are children of God".

Mount St. Mary Academy is a Catholic secondary school which provides environments to maximize the spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth of young women in the Mercy tradition. The school's role is to provide a superior education, to promote the role of society and the church, and to enable students to serve God by serving others. It is the goal of Mount St. Mary Academy to use differences in faiths, cultures, races, socio-economic levels, and abilities to form wider communities and to shape democratic ideals. It is a further goal to nurture and promote the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical development of each young woman in an environment of respect for the individual. This respect grows out of the recognition that all members of the school community are of "immeasurable value because they are children of God".

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mt. St. Mary Academy cost?

Mt. St. Mary Academy's tuition is approximately $12,500 for private students.

What is Mt. St. Mary Academy's ranking?

Mt. St. Mary Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Mt. St. Mary Academy?

The application deadline for Mt. St. Mary Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Mt. St. Mary Academy located?

Mt. St. Mary Academy is located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 2 other private schools located in Hillcrest.

School Reviews

5 5/4/2016

I am a proud alumna of Mount St. Mary Academy. The academic preparation I received was well above many of my first-year college courses, and the all-girl leadership opportunities at Mount gave me the experience and confidence I needed to take on new initiatives on my college campus. One of these initiatives was starting a new club that brought in national speakers and offered workshops and different series for the students, and I think this leadership and service to other students comes from my time at Mount St. Mary. There are so many extracurricular opportunities to choose from at Mount. I played volleyball all four years and outside of my art classes, we painted murals at a local children's center. I also had the opportunity to apply for and receive a scholarship from the school that made a big difference for my family. Looking back, I am so glad to have had the foundation of faith and values during my high school years. The morning prayer by students and teachers, as well as retreats, Masses and prayer services, helped keep us grounded and built a strong community, and programs like junior service learning called us to action to help others in our community. All around, I learned so much and am so grateful to have had the experience of a Mount St. Mary education!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - johns

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