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Christian Ministries Academy Top 7 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (AR)
Gospel Light Christian School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (AR)

Garland County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 416 students in Garland County, AR (there are 28 public schools, serving 14,351 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Garland County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 416
  • Average Tuition: $4,133
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 10 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Garland County, AR School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 416
  • Average Tuition: $4,133
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 10 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Garland County, AR School Trends

Top Ranked Garland County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Gospel Light Christian School
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)
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Map of Hot Springs Adventist School
Hot Springs Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
401 Weston Rd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 760-3336
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Map of New Beginning Christian Academy
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)
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Map of St. Johns Catholic School
St. Johns Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
583 W Grand Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-3171
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Christian Ministries Academy Photo
Christian Ministries Academy
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)
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Baptist
1075 Fox Pass
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 617-4310
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Map of St. Luke' S Episcopal Day School
St. Luke' S Episcopal Day School
Gr: K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
228 Spring St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-1653
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
416 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
43%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
21 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,133
$8,434
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%
# Black Students
6 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
258 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
61%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
117 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
28%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Garland County, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Garland County, AR include Gospel Light Christian School, New Beginning Christian Academy, and Hot Springs Adventist School.
How many private schools are located in Garland County?
7 private schools are located in Garland County.
How diverse are private schools in Garland County?
Garland County private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Garland County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Garland County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Garland County?
100% of private schools in Garland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Garland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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