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Fort Smith Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 252 students in Fort Smith, AR.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Arkansas private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private high schools in Fort Smith, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Fort Smith Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Union Christian Academy
Union Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Christian
4201 Windsor Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7327
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Map of Northside Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students
Pentecostal
Po Box 4230
Fort Smith, AR 72914
(479) 782-8111
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Fort Smith, Arkansas Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Ft Smith Ar Seventh-day Adventist School
Ft Smith Ar Seventh-day Adventist School
Gr: 1-5 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2000 Louisville Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-0407
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Fort Smith, AR Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-60.0% (-3 schools) 10-yr
252
Students
-69.2% (-566 students) 10-yr
$9,250
Avg. Tuition
+100.4% (+$4,635) 2-yr
30%
Students of Color
+30.4% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fort Smith)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
91 Schools
# Students
252 Students
18,495 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearFort Smith, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025126208253
2024126194245
2023163181247
2022178202257
2021178200249
2020140193235
2019163208242
2018163203238
2017164213246
2016164208241
2015164192220
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% Students of Color
30%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Smith, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202530%19%32%
202430%19%31%
202329%18%31%
202228%15%30%
202128%14%30%
202031%17%29%
201930%12%29%
201830%12%28%
201719%14%30%
201623%15%30%
201523%15%30%
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0.61
0.53

Diversity Score Trends

YearFort Smith, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20250.610.530.61
20240.610.510.60
20230.600.490.60
20220.560.480.58
20210.560.480.57
20200.590.470.57
20190.590.410.56
20180.590.400.55
20170.350.380.54
20160.350.350.54
20150.350.330.53
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# American Indian Students
10 Students
75 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
n/a

Percentage of Private High School Students of American Indian Trends

YearFort Smith, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20231%1%1%
20192%1%1%
20182%2%1%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
19 Students
771 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Smith, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20258%5%5%
20248%5%6%
20235%4%6%
20225%5%5%
20215%5%5%
20205%5%5%
20197%1%5%
20187%1%5%
20173%1%4%
20163%1%4%
20153%1%4%
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# Hispanic Students
17 Students
615 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Smith, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20257%3%9%
20247%3%9%
202316%4%8%
202217%4%8%
202117%4%8%
202016%3%8%
201912%2%8%
201812%2%8%
20175%2%7%
20165%2%8%
20155%2%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
824 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Smith, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20255%5%8%
20245%5%8%
20232%5%8%
20222%4%8%
20212%4%8%
20202%5%8%
20195%4%8%
20185%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%4%9%
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# White Students
148 Students
11,899 Students
% White Students
59%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Smith, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202559%65%59%
202459%67%60%
202359%69%60%
202263%70%62%
202163%70%63%
202060%71%64%
201962%76%64%
201862%76%65%
201780%77%66%
201680%80%66%
201580%81%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
22 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
45 Students
4,141 Students
% of Others Students
18%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Smith, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202517%22%17%
202417%20%15%
202316%17%16%
202213%17%16%
202113%17%15%
202017%16%14%
201912%16%14%
201812%15%13%
20179%16%14%
20169%13%13%
20159%11%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
1,702 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Smith, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202511:111:110:1
202411:111:110:1
202310:110:110:1
202210:111:110:1
202110:111:110:1
202010:111:110:1
20198:111:110:1
20188:111:110:1
201711:111:110:1
201611:111:110:1
201511:111:110:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
10 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,250
$8,852

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearFort Smith, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025$9,250$9,262$17,997
2023$4,615$6,962$16,191
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Fort Smith, AR?
The top ranked private high schools in Fort Smith, AR is Union Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Fort Smith?
2 private high schools are located in Fort Smith.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Fort Smith?
100% of private high schools in Fort Smith are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

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