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Jacksonville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 222 students in Jacksonville, AR, 4% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, AR are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Jacksonville, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jacksonville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Jacksonville Christian Academy
Jacksonville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
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Map of Temple Baptist Academy
Temple Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Baptist
520 Marshall Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-6433
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Jacksonville, AR Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
222
Students
$4,100
Avg. Tuition
38%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jacksonville)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
184 Schools
# Students
222 Students
29,934 Students
% Students of Color
38%
22%
0.67
0.58
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
40 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
18%
4%
# White Students
101 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
46%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
70 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
32%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
44%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$8,434
Average Summer Program Cost
$125
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
26%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jacksonville, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Jacksonville, AR is Jacksonville Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Jacksonville?
2 private schools are located in Jacksonville.
What percentage of students in Jacksonville go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jacksonville?
100% of private schools in Jacksonville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Jacksonville include: Temple Baptist Academy vs. Jacksonville Christian Academy

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