Applications show gaps between Arkansas vouchers and private school tuition rates

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 2,053

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

Key points:

Nearly 57,000 students applied for Arkansas’ school voucher program.
The average private school tuition among applicants is about $2,600 more than state funding.
Some private schools address affordability through scholarships and discounts.

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