New Horizon Academy in Ward, AR, serves 97 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
The co–ed Baptist–affiliated school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 12 teachers on staff.
Annual tuition is $5,250, and the school enforces a formal dress code.
The school is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools and offers a comprehensive regular elementary and secondary program.
Approximately 11 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural Arkansas area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,250
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Campus Size
6 acres
Student Body
Total Students
97 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes most fees
Learns ACT will cover
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does New Horizon Academy cost?
New Horizon Academy's tuition is approximately $5,250 for private students.
What sports does New Horizon Academy offer?
New Horizon Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for New Horizon Academy?
The application deadline for New Horizon Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to New Horizon Academy is Lighthouse Christian Academy (11.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
505 N. Apple St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-6210
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-6210
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Jacksonville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Temple Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
520 Marshall Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-6433
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-6433
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Searcy Christian Academy ![Searcy Christian Academy Photo]( "Searcy Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1202 Benton St
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-4848
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-4848
20.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
1061 Lantrip Road
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-2277
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-2277
20.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
505 N. Apple St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-6210
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-6210
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Jacksonville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Temple Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
520 Marshall Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-6433
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-6433
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Sunshine School
Special Education School
901 Airport Loop
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-9227
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-9227
21.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students
Harding Academy
(Church of Christ)
1529 E. Park Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7200
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7200
21.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 838 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
505 N. Apple St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-6210
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-6210
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Jacksonville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Temple Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
520 Marshall Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-6433
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-6433
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Searcy Christian Academy ![Searcy Christian Academy Photo]( "Searcy Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1202 Benton St
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-4848
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-4848
20.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
1061 Lantrip Road
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-2277
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-2277
20.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
505 N. Apple St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-6210
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-6210
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Jacksonville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Temple Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
520 Marshall Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-6433
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-6433
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Searcy Christian Academy ![Searcy Christian Academy Photo]( "Searcy Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1202 Benton St
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-4848
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-4848
20.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
1061 Lantrip Road
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-2277
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-2277
20.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stagecoach Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Stagecoach
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3574
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3574
5.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Ward Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1570 Wilson Loop
Ward, AR 72176
(501) 743-3569
Ward, AR 72176
(501) 743-3569
6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-5463
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-5463
6.9 miles
Gr: K-1 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Cabot Middle School North
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 North Lincoln
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3571
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3571
7 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 828 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Beebe Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-5463
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-5463
7.2 miles
Gr: 2-4 | 904 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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