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Most Selective Private Schools in Arkansas

The average private school acceptance rate in Arkansas is 87% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Arkansas is New Beginning Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 87%

Most Selective Private Schools in Arkansas (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
New Beginning Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: K-12
132 Patience Ln
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 385-0615
Rank: #22.
Providence Academy
Providence Academy Photo
(Christian)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
4911 West Pleasant Grove Road
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 263-8861
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
19010 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-9822
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Subiaco Academy
Subiaco Academy Photo - Subiaco Academy, a Benedictine, College Preparatory school for boys of all faiths in grades 7 - 12.
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 7-12
405 North Subiaco Avenue
Subiaco, AR 72865
(479) 934-1000
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Christ Little Rock School
Christ Little Rock School Photo - Our students and parents feel like CLS is a big family - partners in children's education!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
315 S Hughes Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 663-5212
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Christian Ministries Academy
Christian Ministries Academy Photo - CMA Gymnasium
(Christian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
548 Brookhill Ranch Rd
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 624-1952
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Grace Lutheran Academy
Grace Lutheran Academy Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-3
415 N 6th Pl
Lowell, AR 72745
(479) 659-5999
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Harvest Time Academy
Harvest Time Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-5
3300 Briar Cliff Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-6003
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
The Huda Academy
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
3221 Anna St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 565-3555
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
7025 Jasna Gora Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-2760
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Salem Lutheran Pre-School
Salem Lutheran Pre-School Photo - Salem Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK
1800 W Emma
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 751-9500
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Clear Spring School
Alternative School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-11
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
First Academy
First Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-5
3364 W Pleasant Grove Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 878-1052
Rank: #1414.
Gospel Light Christian School
Gospel Light Christian School Photo - Some of the guys enjoying their last year of high school.
(Baptist)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
600 Garland Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 321-4871
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: K-12
1707 E 1st St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Columbia Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
250 Warnock Springs Rd
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2831
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Jacksonville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
3301 N First Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7522

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas average private schools acceptance rate?
The Arkansas average private schools acceptance rate is 87% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked private schools in Arkansas include New Beginning Christian Academy, Providence Academy and Little Rock Christian Academy.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Arkansas?
The most selective private high school in Arkansas is New Beginning Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 10%. The most selective private elementary school is New Beginning Christian Academy, with an acceptance rate of 10%.

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