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Arkansas Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 290 students in Arkansas.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Arkansas include Ozark Adventist Academy and Jacksonville Christian Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Arkansas (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 Ozark Adventist Academy
Ozark Adventist Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
20997 Dawn Hill East Rd
Gentry, AR 72734
(479) 736-2221
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Arkansas?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Arkansas include Ozark Adventist Academy and Jacksonville Christian Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Arkansas?
2 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Arkansas.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in Arkansas?
100% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
2
Private Schools
290
Students
$4,100
Avg. Tuition
32%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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