For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 58 students in Hot Spring County, AR (there are 15 public schools, serving 5,008 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Hot Spring County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Hot Spring County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
Private Schools in Hot Spring County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1585 Tanner St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-4548
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-4548
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Ewing Adventist Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
709 Adventist Church Rd
Bonnerdale, AR 71933
(870) 356-2780
Bonnerdale, AR 71933
(870) 356-2780
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Overview
This County (Hot Spring County)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
58 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
2,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
6%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
36 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
61%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
7%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
7 Students
8,537 Students
% of Others Students
12%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Hot Spring County, AR?
2 private schools are located in Hot Spring County, AR.
What percentage of students in Hot Spring County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Hot Spring County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hot Spring County?
100% of private schools in Hot Spring County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
Which private schools in Hot Spring County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Hot Spring County include: Ambassador Baptist Academy vs. Ewing Adventist Junior Academy, Ewing Adventist Junior Academy vs. Ambassador Baptist Academy
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