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White County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,247 students in White County, AR (there are 27 public schools, serving 12,426 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
89% of private schools in White County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked White County 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 Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Pentecostal
505 N. Apple St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-6210
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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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Map of Trinity Christian School
Trinity Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Baptist
1079 Velvet Ridge Rd.
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-2764
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Map of Triple S Christian School
Triple S Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 20 students
Baptist
165 Christian Ranch Rd
Rose Bud, AR 72137
(501) 556-5837
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White County 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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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,247 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
123 Teachers
2,467 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
$7,519
$8,434

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.58
# 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
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
76%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
244 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
20%
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 22%.
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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