Searcy Christian Academy Photo

Best White County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,213 students in White County, AR (there are 27 public schools, serving 12,426 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in White County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private school in White County, AR is Harding Academy.
89% of private schools in White County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked White County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Harding Academy
(Church of Christ)
1529 E. Park Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7200
Gr: PK-12 | 838 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Center Hill School
(Christian)
143 S Butler Lane
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-5947
Gr: K-12 | 22 students
Crosspointe Preparatory
(Christian)
900 N Main St
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 230-6490
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
505 N. Apple St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-6210
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Mount Pleasant Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
559 Clay Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 728-4431
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Searcy Christian Academy
Searcy Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
1202 Benton St
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-4848
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Sunshine School
Special Education School
901 Airport Loop
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-9227
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Trinity Christian School
(Baptist)
1079 Velvet Ridge Rd.
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-2764
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Triple S Christian School
(Baptist)
165 Christian Ranch Rd
Rose Bud, AR 72137
(501) 556-5837
Gr: PK-11 | 20 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in White County, Arkansas

White County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Curtis Kindergarten And Preschool (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
311 E Park Ave
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-4081
Gr: PK-K | 55 students

Overview

This County (White County)
This State (AR)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,213 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
123 Teachers
2,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
43%
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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,374
$9,691

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
16 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
937 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
78%
59%
# 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
210 Students
8,537 Students
% of Others Students
18%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 White County, AR?
The top-ranked private schools in White County, AR is Harding Academy.
How many private schools are located in White County?
9 private schools are located in White County.
How diverse are private schools in White County?
White County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in White County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in White County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in White County?
89% of private schools in White County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?

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