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Most Selective Private High Schools in Arkansas

The average private high school acceptance rate in Arkansas is 87% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Arkansas is New Beginning Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 87%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Arkansas (2025-26)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
New Beginning Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: K-12
132 Patience Ln
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 385-0615
Rank: #22.
Providence Academy
Providence Academy Photo
(Christian)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
4911 West Pleasant Grove Road
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 263-8861
Rank: #33.
Crowley's Ridge Academy
Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo
(Church of Christ)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6908
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
19010 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-9822
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Subiaco Academy
Subiaco Academy Photo - Subiaco Academy, a Benedictine, College Preparatory school for boys of all faiths in grades 7 - 12.
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Rank: #66.
Christian Ministries Academy
Christian Ministries Academy Photo - CMA Gymnasium
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Rank: #77.
Clear Spring School
Alternative School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-11
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gospel Light Christian School
Gospel Light Christian School Photo - Some of the guys enjoying their last year of high school.
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
600 Garland Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 321-4871
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Shiloh Christian School
Shiloh Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
1707 Johnson Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 756-1140
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: K-12
1707 E 1st St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Columbia Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
250 Warnock Springs Rd
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2831
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Jacksonville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
The New School
The New School Photo - The New School educates students ages one through grade 12 to become lifelong learners guided by our core values of curiosity, character and community.
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Union Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Arkansas average private high schools acceptance rate is 87% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private high schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked private high schools in Arkansas include New Beginning Christian Academy, Providence Academy and Crowley's Ridge Academy.

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