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Hot Springs National Park Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 305 students in Hot Springs National Park, AR.
The average acceptance rate is 64%, which is lower than the Arkansas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hot Springs National Park Private Elementary 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 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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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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Hot Springs National Park, AR Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
305
Students
+21.5% (+54 students) 10-yr
$4,250
Avg. Tuition
+21.4% (+$750) 4-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
-26.7% (-4 students) 10-yr
21%
Students of Color
+61.5% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+28.6% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hot Springs National Park)
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
154 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearHot Springs National Park, AR Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20163
20154
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# Students
305 Students
26,807 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202561182199
202461173192
202350168193
202270166205
202170169201
202068159188
201968174193
201868170190
201790177199
2016118175196
201584162183
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% Students of Color
21%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202521%21%33%
202421%22%32%
202325%20%32%
202228%18%32%
202128%18%31%
202027%19%31%
201913%14%31%
201813%14%30%
201727%17%31%
201619%17%31%
201513%16%31%
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0.60
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20250.600.570.64
20240.600.570.64
20230.590.550.63
20220.640.530.62
20210.640.530.62
20200.640.530.62
20190.550.480.61
20180.550.470.60
20170.610.450.59
20160.510.440.59
20150.480.440.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
6 Students
969 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%5%
20212%4%5%
20203%5%5%
20193%2%4%
20183%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
28 Students
1,473 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20259%5%9%
20249%6%9%
202313%5%9%
202212%5%8%
202112%5%9%
202012%5%9%
20194%4%8%
20184%4%8%
20175%3%8%
20167%3%8%
20157%3%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
1,134 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20251%4%8%
20241%5%8%
20233%5%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%5%8%
20202%5%8%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20175%4%7%
20164%4%8%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
161 Students
16,167 Students
% White Students
52%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202552%60%55%
202452%61%55%
202358%63%55%
202244%65%57%
202144%65%57%
202045%65%58%
201959%70%59%
201859%70%59%
201749%71%61%
201668%73%61%
201570%73%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
21 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
109 Students
7,252 Students
% of Others Students
35%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202535%27%22%
202435%24%22%
202324%23%22%
202240%21%22%
202140%21%20%
202038%20%19%
201932%18%20%
201832%18%20%
201738%19%19%
201617%17%18%
201516%16%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
2,252 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20237:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
20218:111:111:1
20208:111:111:1
20199:111:111:1
20189:111:111:1
20179:111:111:1
20168:111:112:1
20157:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
43%

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

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202548%43%54%
202448%44%54%
202393%45%53%
202293%46%53%
202193%46%53%
202015%42%53%
201915%45%52%
201815%44%52%
201715%45%51%
201615%41%51%
201515%37%50%
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Average Class Size
11 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025111316
2024101315
2023141315
2022141315
2021141315
2020151315
2019151315
2018151315
2017151415
2016151315
2015151415
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
8 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202531012
201931110
201831110
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2024-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025282526
2024282526
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,250
$9,051

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025$4,250$9,988$14,043
2024$3,500$6,267$12,357
2023$3,500$6,010$11,693
2022$3,500$6,144$11,199
2021$3,500$6,071$10,824
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
64%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202564%85%81%
202454%87%85%
202398%91%85%
202298%91%85%
202198%90%86%
202098%91%86%
201998%90%85%
201898%90%85%
201798%91%86%
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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 elementary schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR include St. Johns Catholic School, New Beginning Christian Academy, and Hot Springs Adventist School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Hot Springs National Park?
5 private elementary schools are located in Hot Springs National Park.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Hot Springs National Park?
Hot Springs National Park private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Hot Springs National Park?
100% of private elementary schools in Hot Springs National Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Hot Springs National Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Hot Springs National Park include: St. Johns Catholic School vs. Gospel Light Christian School, New Beginning Christian Academy vs. Gospel Light Christian School

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