Gospel Light Christian School Photo - Some of the guys enjoying their last year of high school.

Most Selective Private High Schools in Arkansas

The average private high school acceptance rate in Arkansas is 87% per year (2025).
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)

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.
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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