Welcome to Mount St. Mary Academy

Academic excellence. Catholic tradition. Spiritual growth. Community service.

Located in the heart of Little Rock, Mount has provided a one-of-a-kind educational experience for generations of young women in central Arkansas for 174 years. Since its founding in 1851, we have boldly empowered each student to expand her mind, find her voice, deepen her faith, and make a difference in her community and the world.

Discover the Mount Difference

174

Years of Catholic and Mercy tradition

#1

Best Private High School 8x in several statewide polls since 2022

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

16

Average Class Size

60+

Clubs, Organizations & Sports Teams

24

AP Courses + AP Capstone Diploma Program

34

College credit hours available through Concurrent Credit

1:1

Chromebook Program

30+

Local organizations aided through Service Learning Program

537

Current Enrollment

$17.7M

Total College Scholarships earned by the Class of 2025

45

Student-athletes since 2017 who signed to play in college

~9,000

MSM Alumnae making a difference in the world