Little Rock Christian Academy

What Little Rock Christian Academy does

Little Rock Christian Academy (LRCA) is a private, nonprofit Christian college-preparatory school founded in 1977 and operated on a 72-acre campus in West Little Rock, Arkansas. The school serves approximately 1,708 students across four academic divisions — Elementary (K3-4th), Middle School (5th-6th), Junior High (7th-8th), and High School (9th-12th) — and is supported by 196 core employees (with a broader directory of 362 faculty and staff constituents). Its curriculum is anchored in a biblical worldview integrated across all subjects, supplemented by a K3-12 STEM pathway (robotics, drones, CAD, 3D printing, computer science), a fine arts program (studio art, ceramics, band, orchestra, choir, theatre, student publications), competitive athletics under the Arkansas Activities Association, Learner Services for students with diagnosed learning needs, and a selective International Student Program with global recruitment and homestay arrangements.

LRCA is led by Dr. Justin Smith as Head of School/President with a Board of Trust governance structure, and its go-to-market combines a structured sales-led admissions process (campus tours, RenWeb/FACTS online applications, required shadow days for grades 9-12, committee review, parent orientation) with community-led word-of-mouth through the "Golden Triangle" partnership model linking home, church, and school. The school holds accreditations from the Arkansas Non-Public Schools Accrediting Association (ANSAA), the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and the Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA), with its international program recognized by the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon Schools program.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual subscription-style tuition across K3-12 grade bands (rates distributed via PDF, not publicly displayed), supplemented by Learner Services accommodation fees ($90-$310/month), extended care and after-school programs (Wee Warriors, Fine Arts Academy), athletic/activity fees, and a philanthropic stream comprising the Annual Fund, Endowment, and Elevate Campaign donations. No revenue, funding, or valuation figures are publicly disclosed; the institution has no venture capital, private equity, or parent company ownership. Notable student outcomes include 73 National Merit finalists historically, 42-43 state athletic championships since joining the AAA in 2000, 18 AP courses, 8 concurrent credit courses, and 35+ upper-level fine arts courses.

Name

Little Rock Christian Academy

Legal name

Little Rock Christian Academy

Website

https://littlerockchristian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Little Rock Christian Academy is a private nonprofit Christian college-preparatory school in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving approximately 1,708 K3-12 students across four academic divisions on a 72-acre campus, with biblical worldview curriculum, STEM, fine arts, athletics, and a selective international program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• College preparatory schooling
• K-12 Christian academy
• Biblical worldview curriculum
• STEM faith-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for K3-12 education. Tuition rates vary by grade level (2026-2027 rates available via PDF). Fee-based services include Learner Services accommodations at $90-$310/month for qualifying students.
2. Extended Care and After School Programs: Revenue from Wee Warriors infant/toddler program, after school care, summer programs, and Fine Arts Academy after-school instruction
3. Donations and Fundraising: Annual Fund, Endowment, and Elevate Campaign donations from families and alumni. Parent Teacher Fellowship and Warrior Grandparents programs facilitate giving.
4. Athletics and Activity Fees: Revenue from athletic programs, all-sports passes, and activity fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Little Rock Christian Academy provides private, Christ-centered K3 through 12th grade college-preparatory education on a 72-acre campus in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school sells annual tuition enrollment across four academic divisions (Elementary, Middle School, Junior High, High School) augmented by a STEM pathway, fine arts program, competitive athletics, biblical worldview curriculum, college counseling, Learner Services academic support, and an International Program. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition subscriptions, extended care programs, activity fees, Learner Services accommodation fees, and donations.

Product overview

Little Rock Christian Academy (LRCA) is a private Christian college-preparatory school offering K3 through 12th grade education on a 72-acre campus. The school operates four academic divisions (Elementary K3-4th, Middle School 5th-6th, Junior High 7th-8th, High School 9th-12th) and provides a comprehensive suite of programs including Biblical Worldview curriculum, STEM education, Learner Services for academic support, fine arts (studio art, ceramics, band, orchestra, choir, theatre, student publications), athletics, an International Program, and early childhood care through the Wee Warriors program. The school uses Renweb for online admissions and publishes The Warrior Magazine and Annual Review.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K3-4th Elementary Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 73 National Merit Finalists historically
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• College BoardcoreOthersInstitutional membership enabling AP course offerings, PSAT/SAT testing, and college planning resources for students. LRCA offers 18 AP courses through this partnership.
• National Honor SocietyminorOthersChartered chapter enabling recognition of academically outstanding students with 73 National Merit finalists historically.
• National Beta ClubminorOthersChartered chapter enabling recognition of students for academic achievement and character in service.
• Arkansas Activities AssociationcoreOthersAthletic conference membership since 2000 enabling competitive athletics and 42+ state championships across multiple sports programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brentwood Academy: An independent Christian college-preparatory K-12 school in Nashville, Tennessee, offering rigorous academics, championship athletics, and biblical integration. Highly comparable private Christian K-12 model with similar academic profile and mission alignment.
• Covenant Christian Academy: A faith-based college-preparatory K-12 school with rigorous academics, AP courses, and competitive athletics rooted in biblical worldview. Comparable private Christian school model across programming and target family profile.
• Liberty Christian Academy: A faith-based college-preparatory K-12 school in Argyle, Texas, with rigorous academics, AP courses, competitive athletics, and biblical integration. Comparable in mission, programming mix, and family positioning to LRCA.
• Episcopal Collegiate School: A faith-based (Episcopal) private K-12 school in Little Rock offering college-preparatory academics and athletics. Directly competes with LRCA for Christian-mission-fit families in the same Little Rock market with comparable AP offerings and extracurricular scope.
• Valor Christian High School: A faith-based college-preparatory school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, recognized for academic excellence, state championship athletics, and biblical worldview curriculum. Closely comparable in scale, programming, and faith-based mission.
• Prestonwood Christian Academy: A large faith-based K-12 college-preparatory school in Plano, Texas, with comparable scale (~1,500+ students), AP programming, competitive athletics, and biblical worldview curriculum. Operates as a multi-campus model that LRCA could benchmark for growth.
• Pulaski Academy: A private, non-faith-based college-preparatory K-12 school in Little Rock, Arkansas. Pulaski Academy is the most direct local competitor to LRCA in the same metro market, competing for the same family tuition dollars with overlapping AP, athletic, and fine arts programs.

Broad incumbents

• The Westminster Schools: A larger independent (non-denominational Christian) K-12 college-preparatory school in Atlanta, Georgia. Operates a similar faith-rooted liberal arts model at greater scale, with national brand recognition and extensive AP offerings — a relevant benchmark for LRCA's positioning.

Regional players

• Harding Academy: A faith-based K-12 school in Searcy, Arkansas associated with Harding University. Operates in the same Arkansas faith-based private school category with similar biblical worldview integration, competing for statewide Christian families though outside the Little Rock metro.

Others

• FACTS (Renweb/FACTS Management): LRCA's admissions/operating system vendor (RenWeb/FACTS Family Portal). While not a peer in the educational delivery sense, FACTS is a comparable ecosystem participant enabling private K-12 operations at scale, relevant as the technology backbone for similar schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lrcawarriors
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LittleRockChristianAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/lrcawarriors
• Instagraminstagram.com/little_rock_christian_academy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/little-rock-christian-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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