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Best Arkansas Private Schools Belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) serving 1,339 students in Arkansas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Arkansas.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Arkansas include Harding Academy, Central Arkansas Christian School Pleasant Valley, and Crowley's Ridge Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Arkansas (2026)

Map of Central Arkansas Christian School Pleasant Valley
Central Arkansas Christian School Pleasant Valley
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Church of Christ
10900 N Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-4963
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Crowley's Ridge Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Church of Christ
606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6908
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Map of Harding Academy
Harding Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 838 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Church of Christ
1529 E. Park Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7200
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Map of Bentonville Christian Academy
Bentonville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students
Church of Christ
Po Box 3000
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 616-4880
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Map of Central Arkansas Christian: Secondary/Main Campus
Central Arkansas Christian: Secondary/Main Campus
Gr: 7-12
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
1 Windsong Dr.
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 758-3160
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Searcy Christian Academy Photo
Searcy Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
1202 Benton St
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-4848
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Arkansas?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Arkansas include Harding Academy, Central Arkansas Christian School Pleasant Valley, and Crowley's Ridge Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) are located in Arkansas?
6 private schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) are located in Arkansas.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Arkansas?
Arkansas private schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) are religiously affiliated in Arkansas?
100% of private schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Arkansas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).
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Private Schools
1,339
Students
$8,961
Avg. Tuition
5%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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