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Christian Ministries Academy Top 6 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (AR)
Gospel Light Christian School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (AR)

Garland County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 261 students in Garland County, AR.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is lower than the Arkansas private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private high schools in Garland County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Garland County Private High 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 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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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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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
261 Students
18,529 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
1,702 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
53%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
10 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,700
$7,576
Average Acceptance Rate
66%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.53
# American Indian Students
0 Students
75 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
771 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
615 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
824 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
187 Students
11,899 Students
% White Students
71%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
22 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
57 Students
4,175 Students
% of Others Students
22%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Garland County, AR?
The top ranked private high schools in Garland County, AR include Gospel Light Christian School and New Beginning Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Garland County?
4 private high schools are located in Garland County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Garland County?
100% of private high schools in Garland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Garland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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