Most Selective Private High Schools in Arkansas

The average private high school acceptance rate in Arkansas is 87% per year (2026-27).
The most selective school in Arkansas is New Beginning Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 10%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # AR Schools Ranked: 14
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 10%–100%
  • AR School Avg.: 87%
  • National School Avg.: 82%

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # AR Schools Ranked: 14
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 10%–100%
  • AR School Avg.: 87%
  • National School Avg.: 82%

Arkansas Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Show school map — Arkansas (acceptance rate range: 10%–100%, avg 87%)
Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 87%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Arkansas (2026-27)

Map of New Beginning Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Pentecostal
132 Patience Ln
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 385-0615
(2)
Providence Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 550 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
4911 West Pleasant Grove Road
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 263-8861
(9)
Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Church of Christ
606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6908
Little Rock Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,534 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 7
19010 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-9822
Map of Subiaco Academy
#4(T4–T5)Subiaco Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 10
All-boys (Catholic)
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
(1)
Christian Ministries Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
(7)
Map of Clear Spring School
Gr: PK-11 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
(3)
Map of Gospel Light Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
600 Garland Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 321-4871
(2)
Shiloh Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,611 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 14
Baptist
1707 Johnson Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 756-1140
(2)
South Arkansas Christian School, Inc Photo
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1707 E 1st St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
Map of Columbia Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
250 Warnock Springs Rd
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2831
Map of Jacksonville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Map of The New School
#11(T11–T14)The New School
Gr: PK-12 | 472 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
2514 New School Place
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 521-7037
(5)
Map of Union Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Christian
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 2026-27.
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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