The average private high school acceptance rate in Arkansas is 87% per year (2026).
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 (2026)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: K-12
132 Patience Ln
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 385-0615
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 385-0615
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
4911 West Pleasant Grove Road
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 263-8861
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 263-8861
Rank: #33.
Crowley's Ridge Academy ![Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo]( "Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo")
(Church of Christ)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6908
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
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-9822
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-11
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
600 Garland Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 321-4871
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 321-4871
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
1707 Johnson Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 756-1140
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 756-1140
Rank: #1010.
South Arkansas Christian School, Inc ![South Arkansas Christian School, Inc Photo]( "South Arkansas Christian School, Inc Photo")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: K-12
1707 E 1st St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
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
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
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
The New School
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
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
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 2026.
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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