Excellent
#5 of 89 private schools in AR
Top 5% of private schools
Compass Academy
School · Conway, AR
A private school in Conway, AR serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
1215 STURGIS RD, Conway, AR 72034
- 4.6:1 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 Compass Academy 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,575/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,675
Median home value
$250,000
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72034; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Conway Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Conway Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 8–9 | 2.3 mi | 1,572 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Compass Academy is listed in Conway, AR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Compass Academy
Compass Academy is a private school in Conway, AR, serving approximately 97 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 89 private schools in AR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Compass Academy
What grades does Compass Academy serve?
Compass Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Compass Academy?
Compass Academy has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Academy is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Compass Academy rank in AR?
Compass Academy ranks #5 of 89 private schools in AR.
What is Compass Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Compass Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Compass Academy a private school?
Yes, Compass Academy 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 Compass Academy a religious school?
Compass Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Gender Split
- 78% M / 22% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 8.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Faulkner County
- Phone
- (501) 581-1070
- Area population (ZIP 72034)
- 49,420
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 72034; 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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