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Best Garland County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 85%.
100% of private schools in Garland County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 416
  • Average Tuition: $4,133
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Garland County, AR School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 416
  • Average Tuition: $4,133
  • Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 17%
  • View Garland County, AR School Trends

Top Ranked Garland County Private Schools (2026)

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
Avg. class size: 15 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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGarland County Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20157
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# Students
416 Students
29,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202559169179
202462162172
202362158174
202281159185
202181162180
202080154171
201982166175
201882162172
2017102169180
201693166178
201575155167
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% Average Students of Color
17%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202517%21%34%
202416%22%34%
202318%20%33%
202221%18%33%
202121%18%32%
202021%19%32%
201911%14%31%
201811%14%31%
201720%17%32%
201621%17%32%
201520%16%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20257:112:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20237:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
20218:112:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20198:111:112:1
20188:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20168:111:112:1
20158:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
43%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202548%43%55%
202448%44%54%
202372%45%54%
202272%46%54%
202172%46%54%
202033%42%54%
201933%45%53%
201833%44%53%
201733%45%53%
201633%39%52%
201533%35%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025121315
2024101315
2023131315
2022131315
2021131315
2020141315
2019141315
2018141315
2017141415
2016141315
2015141415
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
21 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202532213
20243812
20203911
201931111
201831111
201731010
201631210
201531210
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025262526
2024262526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242425
2019242525
2018242425
2017242525
2016232425
2015212425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,133
$9,358

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025$4,133$10,250$15,012
2024$3,700$6,303$13,254
2023$3,700$6,056$12,626
2022$3,550$6,158$12,187
2021$3,550$6,089$11,800
2020$3,600$5,930$11,512
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Average Acceptance Rate
71%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202571%85%81%
202466%87%85%
202394%91%85%
202294%91%85%
202194%90%85%
202094%91%85%
201992%90%85%
201892%90%85%
201792%91%85%
201692%91%85%
201598%93%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20250.540.580.65
20240.560.570.65
20230.580.560.65
20220.610.540.64
20210.610.540.64
20200.610.540.64
20190.540.490.63
20180.540.490.63
20170.590.470.61
20160.570.460.61
20150.540.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
7 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20253%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20193%2%4%
20183%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
31 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20257%5%9%
20247%6%9%
20238%5%9%
20229%5%8%
20219%5%9%
20209%5%9%
20193%4%8%
20183%4%8%
20174%3%8%
20165%3%8%
20155%3%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20232%4%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%5%7%
20202%5%8%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
20174%4%7%
20164%4%7%
20154%4%8%
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# White Students
258 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
61%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202561%59%52%
202459%60%52%
202356%61%52%
202250%64%54%
202150%64%54%
202051%64%54%
201960%68%56%
201860%68%56%
201753%70%58%
201657%71%58%
201562%71%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
30 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
117 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
28%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202528%28%26%
202431%27%26%
202332%25%25%
202237%22%25%
202137%22%25%
202036%22%24%
201933%20%24%
201833%20%23%
201737%20%22%
201631%19%22%
201526%19%21%
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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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