One Catholic church and six Catholic schools were named finalists for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s 2024 Best of the Best competition. Christ the King Church in Little Rock was a finalist for best place to worship.
Christ the King and Our Lady of the Holy Souls schools in Little Rock and Immaculate Conception in North Little Rock were finalists in the best private elementary school. The best private middle school finalists included Christ the King and Our Lady of the Holy Souls schools and St. Joseph School in Conway. Catholic High School and Mount St. Mary Academy are finalists for the best private high school. Voting ends at midnight Sunday, Aug. 25.