The City of Fort Smith supports exceptional education and learning for residents of all ages. Discover educational offerings below.

Public K-12 Education

• Fort Smith Public Schools is one of the largest school districts in the state of Arkansas and provides outstanding educational opportunities for more than 14,000+ students.
• The Fort Smith Future School is a tuition-free, public charter high school that provides a personalized learning approach to 10^th through 12^th-grade students.

Private Education

• Christ the King Catholic School
• First Lutheran School
• Harvest Time Academy
• Immaculate Conception Catholic School
• The Montessori School of Fort Smith
• Trinity Junior High
• Union Christian Academy

Pre-College and Career Preparation Programs

• Fort Smith’s Peak Innovation Center enables career and college-bound students across 22 school districts in Western Arkansas to develop real-world skills and earn industry-specific certifications.

Colleges and Universities

• The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is the region’s largest higher education institution and offers a smaller class environment for its 7,000+ students. The university offers 51 bachelor’s and associate degrees, two master’s degrees, and 36 certificate programs.
• Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, not-for-profit institution located on 542 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness.

Professional Development and Adult Learning

• The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Economic Development is your destination for workforce and personal training, planning, and advising. Three distinct offices provide adult learners with the resources and experienced partners needed to help advance an individual's business and career.

Other Learning Resources

• Fort Smith Public Library
• The Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center is built on 170 acres of land that was once part of Fort Chaffee. In addition to the interactive displays and exhibits, the center houses a classroom for educational programs such as the Hunter’s Safety and Boating Safety courses, and a multipurpose room for community events.