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Best Arkansas Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 1 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 150 students located throughout Arkansas.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Boarding Schools: 1
  • # Students Served: 150
Subiaco Academy

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Boarding Schools: 1
  • # Students Served: 150

Top Arkansas Boarding Schools (2026)

Subiaco Academy Photo - Named by Architecture Digest as one of "The World's Most Beautiful Boarding Schools," the modified Romanesque style architecture was rebuilt in 1959 using native sandstone taken from our own quarries about a mile northeast of the Abbey.
Subiaco Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 67%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Catholic)
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
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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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