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Garland County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 253 students in Garland County, AR.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Arkansas private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private preschools in Garland County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Garland County Private Preschools (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 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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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
3 Schools
# Students
253 Students
25,122 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
1,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
93%
43%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$6,549
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
92%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.59
# American Indian Students
0 Students
85 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
946 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
1,200 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%
# Black Students
5 Students
940 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
121 Students
14,565 Students
% White Students
48%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
15 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
95 Students
8,141 Students
% of Others Students
38%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Garland County, AR?
The top ranked private preschools in Garland County, AR include St. Johns Catholic School and Gospel Light Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Garland County?
3 private preschools are located in Garland County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Garland County?
100% of private preschools in Garland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Garland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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