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Searcy Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,158 students in Searcy, AR, 20% of all K-12 students in Searcy, AR are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
83% of private schools in Searcy, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Searcy Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Harding Academy
Harding Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 872 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Church of Christ
1529 E. Park Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7200
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Map of Center Hill School
Center Hill School
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Christian
143 S Butler Lane
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-5947
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Map of Crosspointe Preparatory
Crosspointe Preparatory
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students
Christian
900 N Main St
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 230-6490
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Map of Mount Pleasant Baptist Academy
Mount Pleasant Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Baptist
559 Clay Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 728-4431
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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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Map of Sunshine School
Sunshine School
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Special Education School
901 Airport Loop
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-9227
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Searcy, Arkansas Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Curtis Kindergarten And Preschool
Curtis Kindergarten And Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
311 E Park Ave
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-4081
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Searcy, AR Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,158
Students
$7,519
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Searcy)
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
184 Schools
# Students
1,158 Students
29,934 Students
% Students of Color
5%
22%
0.37
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
6%
# Black Students
14 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
893 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
227 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
20%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
110 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
44%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
21 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,519
$8,434
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Searcy, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Searcy, AR is Harding Academy.
How many private schools are located in Searcy?
6 private schools are located in Searcy.
How diverse are private schools in Searcy?
Searcy private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Searcy go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Searcy are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Searcy?
83% of private schools in Searcy are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Searcy are often viewed compared to one another?

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