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Hot Springs National Park Private Elementary Schools

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 89%.
100% of private elementary schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
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

5
Private Schools
305
Students
$4,250
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hot Springs National Park)
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
154 Schools
# Students
305 Students
26,841 Students
% Students of Color
21%
22%
0.60
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
98 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
969 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
1,473 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,134 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
161 Students
16,167 Students
% White Students
52%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
21 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
109 Students
7,286 Students
% of Others Students
35%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
2,252 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
44%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
8 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,250
$8,061
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
64%
89%
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 Gospel Light Christian School, Hot Springs Adventist School, and New Beginning Christian Academy.
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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