Searcy Christian Academy Photo

Best White County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 1,191 students in White County, AR.
The top-ranked private preschool in White County, AR is Harding Academy.
88% of private preschools in White County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked White County Private Preschools (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
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
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,191 Students
25,538 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
116 Teachers
2,007 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
43%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
28 courses
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,374
$8,401

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
85 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
946 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
1,200 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
16 Students
940 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
914 Students
14,565 Students
% White Students
78%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15 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
8,263 Students
% of Others Students
18%
32%
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 preschools in White County, AR?
The top-ranked private preschools in White County, AR is Harding Academy.
How many private preschools are located in White County?
8 private preschools are located in White County.
How diverse are private preschools in White County?
White County private preschools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in White County?
88% of private preschools in White County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private preschools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in White County include: Searcy Christian Academy vs. Crosspointe Preparatory, Crosspointe Preparatory vs. Harding Academy

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