Private School Cost: Fayetteville vs Little Rock
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $6,600/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Fayetteville
AR
$6,600
avg tuition/year
Little Rock
AR
$6,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Fayetteville | Little Rock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $6,600/yr | $6,600/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $5,000/yr | $5,000/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $13,100/yr | $13,100/yr | Same |
| Elementary (K-5) | $5,600/yr | $5,600/yr | Same |
| Middle School (6-8) | $6,600/yr | $6,600/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $7,900/yr | $7,900/yr | Same |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Fayetteville
$85,800
Little Rock
$85,800
Sample Schools
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr
Providence Academy (Fayetteville AR)
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/yr
Little Rock
Pulaski Academy (Little Rock)
Independent · PK–12 · $11,800/yr
Mount St. Mary Academy
Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr
About This Comparison
This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.
Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.