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Best Garland County Private Preschools (2026-27)

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 91%.
100% of private preschools in Garland County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearGarland County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
253 Students
25,088 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202584198191
202484190187
202362182185
202284177188
202184180184
202082172179
201981187182
201881186181
201776193183
201670189181
201570179173
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% Average Students of Color
25%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202525%21%32%
202425%21%32%
202314%20%32%
202228%17%31%
202128%17%32%
202027%19%31%
201913%14%31%
201813%14%30%
201729%17%31%
201630%17%31%
201524%15%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
1,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20259:113:112:1
20249:113:112:1
20239:112:112:1
20228:111:112:1
20218:112:112:1
20209:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
20179:112:112:1
20169:112:112:1
20159:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
93%
43%

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

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202593%43%51%
202493%43%51%
202393%43%51%
202293%44%51%
202193%44%50%
202015%39%50%
201915%43%50%
201815%41%50%
201715%42%49%
201615%34%49%
201515%32%48%
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Average Class Size
14 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025141316
2024141316
2023141216
2022141216
2021141216
2020151316
2019151316
2018151316
2017151316
2016151316
2015151316
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,500
$8,031

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025$3,500$9,196$12,988
2024$3,500$5,983$10,159
2023$3,500$5,485$9,500
2022$3,500$5,489$8,989
2021$3,500$5,410$8,661
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Average Acceptance Rate
98%
91%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202598%91%83%
202498%93%88%
202398%92%88%
202298%92%88%
202198%90%88%
202098%92%88%
201998%92%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20250.630.590.65
20240.630.580.65
20230.570.570.65
20220.640.550.64
20210.640.550.64
20200.640.550.64
20190.560.500.64
20180.560.490.64
20170.570.490.62
20160.580.480.62
20150.580.480.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
85 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
946 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20252%4%4%
20242%4%5%
20231%4%5%
20222%5%5%
20212%5%5%
20202%4%4%
20193%2%5%
20183%2%5%
20171%2%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
1,200 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202510%5%8%
202410%5%8%
20234%5%8%
202212%4%8%
202112%4%7%
202013%4%7%
20194%3%7%
20184%3%7%
20171%3%6%
20161%3%7%
20151%3%6%
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# Black Students
5 Students
940 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20252%4%6%
20242%4%6%
20232%4%6%
20222%4%6%
20212%4%7%
20202%5%7%
20192%4%6%
20182%4%6%
20175%4%6%
20166%4%6%
20156%4%6%
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# White Students
121 Students
14,565 Students
% White Students
48%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202548%56%48%
202448%58%48%
202347%60%48%
202242%62%50%
202142%62%50%
202043%63%51%
201957%67%52%
201857%68%52%
201743%67%54%
201647%68%54%
201547%69%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15 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
95 Students
8,107 Students
% of Others Students
38%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202538%31%34%
202438%29%33%
202346%27%33%
202242%25%31%
202142%25%31%
202040%24%31%
201934%23%30%
201834%22%30%
201750%23%30%
201645%22%29%
201545%21%29%
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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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