Baxter County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 231 students in Baxter County, AR (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,970 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Baxter County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Baxter County (2026-27)

Map of Grace Baptist School
Gr: K-11 | 21 students
Baptist
97 Cotter Road
Gassville, AR 72635
(870) 435-6975
Map of Mountain Home Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6
Christian
1989 Glenbriar Drive
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 424-6622
Map of Mountain Home SDA School
Gr: K-8 | 4 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3744 Highway 62 W
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-7475

Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
231 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,000
$8,434

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,207 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
110 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
52%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
97 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
46%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Baxter County, AR?
3 private schools are located in Baxter County, AR.
What percentage of students in Baxter County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Baxter County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Baxter County?
100% of private schools in Baxter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Baxter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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