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Best Saline County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 865 students in Saline County, AR (there are 33 public schools, serving 22,509 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Saline County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Saline County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Arkansas Christian Academy
Arkansas Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 467 students
Sports: 8
Christian
21815 Interstate 30
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-0112
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Map of First Lutheran School - Benton
First Lutheran School - Benton
Gr: K-5
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
18181 I-30 Frontage Rd
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 317-1325
(2)
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Map of First Pentecostal Church Academy
First Pentecostal Church Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students
Pentecostal
4200 Highway 5 N
Bryant, AR 72089
(501) 847-3720
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Map of Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Catholic
818 W Cross St
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 840-3772
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Map of Victory Baptist Academy
Victory Baptist Academy
Gr: K-10 | 38 students
Baptist
5386 Highway 67
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-5013
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Map of Woodland Hills Christian School
Woodland Hills Christian School
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students
Christian
15100 Jason Drive
Alexander, AR 72002
(501) 847-6505
(1)
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Saline County Private Schools (Closed)

Avilla Christian Academy Photo
Avilla Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
302 Avilla E
Alexander, AR 72002
(501) 408-4631
(2)
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
6 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSaline County Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20226
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20156
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# Students
865 Students
29,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSaline County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025173169179
2024168162172
2023153158174
2022146159185
2021138162180
2020112154171
2019115166175
2018115162172
2017115169180
2016115166178
2015115155167
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% Average Students of Color
12%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaline County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202512%21%34%
202411%22%34%
202310%20%33%
202210%18%33%
202110%18%32%
20208%19%32%
20198%14%31%
20188%14%31%
20177%17%32%
20167%17%32%
20157%16%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
65 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSaline County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202514:112:111:1
202415:112:111:1
202314:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201513:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2024)

YearSaline County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202461315
202361315
202261315
202161315
202061315
201961315
201861315
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,208
$9,358

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearSaline County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20250.550.580.65
20240.550.570.65
20230.530.560.65
20220.480.540.64
20210.450.540.64
20200.250.540.64
20190.250.490.63
20180.250.490.63
20170.440.470.61
20160.440.460.61
20150.440.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSaline County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20233%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
28 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSaline County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20253%5%9%
20243%6%9%
20232%5%9%
20221%5%8%
20212%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20193%4%8%
20183%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
18 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSaline County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20232%4%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%5%7%
20203%5%8%
20192%5%7%
20182%5%7%
20172%4%7%
20162%4%7%
20152%4%8%
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# White Students
493 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
57%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSaline County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202557%59%52%
202456%60%52%
202360%61%52%
202266%64%54%
202170%64%54%
202086%64%54%
201987%68%56%
201887%68%56%
201772%70%58%
201672%71%58%
201572%71%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
312 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
36%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSaline County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202536%28%26%
202437%27%26%
202333%25%25%
202229%22%25%
202124%22%25%
20207%22%24%
20196%20%24%
20186%20%23%
201723%20%22%
201623%19%22%
201523%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Saline County, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Saline County, AR is Arkansas Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Saline County?
6 private schools are located in Saline County.
How diverse are private schools in Saline County?
Saline County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Saline County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Saline County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Saline County?
100% of private schools in Saline County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?

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