Private school tuitions rise as Arkansas voucher program enters third year

As participation in Arkansas’ school voucher program has grown, so too has tuition at the private schools receiving state funds.

According to an Arkansas Advocate analysis of private school tuition obtained through a public records request, the average tuition for the 2025-2026 year is around $8,800, which is more than the roughly $7,000 the state will provide each student this year.