Below Average
#80 of 89 private schools in AR
Academy of Excellence
Elementary School · Eureka Springs, AR
A private elementary school in Eureka Springs, AR serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
157 HUNSTVILLE RD, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AR.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AR
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Academy of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,135/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eureka Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,990
Median home value
$228,600
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Springs Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | 0.3 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Clear Spring SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–11 | 1.8 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Academy of Excellence is listed in Eureka Springs, AR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Academy of Excellence
Academy of Excellence is a private elementary school in Eureka Springs, AR, serving approximately 37 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 89 private schools in AR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of Excellence
What grades does Academy of Excellence serve?
Academy of Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Academy of Excellence?
Academy of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Excellence is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Academy of Excellence rank in AR?
Academy of Excellence ranks #80 of 89 private schools in AR.
What is Academy of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Academy of Excellence a private school?
Yes, Academy of Excellence is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Academy of Excellence a religious school?
Academy of Excellence has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Phone
- (479) 253-5400
- Area population (ZIP 72632)
- 4,550
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 52.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72632; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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