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Hot Springs National Park ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 313 students in Hot Springs National Park, AR, 3% of all K-12 students in Hot Springs National Park, AR are educated in private schools versus (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 64%, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Hot Springs National Park ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Gospel Light Christian School
Gospel Light Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
600 Garland Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 321-4871
(2)
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Map of Hot Springs Adventist School
Hot Springs Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
401 Weston Rd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 760-3336
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Map of New Beginning Christian Academy
New Beginning Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Pentecostal
132 Patience Ln
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 385-0615
(2)
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Map of St. Johns Catholic School
St. Johns Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
583 W Grand Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 624-3171
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Baptist
1075 Fox Pass
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 617-4310
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Map of St. Luke' S Episcopal Day School
St. Luke' S Episcopal Day School
Gr: K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
228 Spring St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-1653
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Hot Springs National Park, AR ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

6
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+50.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
313
Students
+24.7% (+62 students) 10-yr
$4,250
Avg. Tuition
+21.4% (+$750) 4-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
-26.7% (-4 students) 10-yr
21%
Students of Color
+61.5% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+28.6% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hot Springs National Park)
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
184 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearHot Springs National Park, AR Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20163
20154
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# Students
313 Students
29,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202552169179
202452162172
202351158174
202270159185
202170162180
202068154171
201968166175
201868162172
201790169180
2016118166178
201584155167
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% Students of Color
21%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202521%21%34%
202421%22%34%
202325%20%33%
202228%18%33%
202128%18%32%
202027%19%32%
201913%14%31%
201813%14%31%
201727%17%32%
201619%17%32%
201513%16%32%
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0.60
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20250.600.580.65
20240.600.570.65
20230.620.560.65
20220.640.540.64
20210.640.540.64
20200.640.540.64
20190.550.490.63
20180.550.490.63
20170.610.470.61
20160.510.460.61
20150.480.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
6 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20203%4%4%
20193%2%4%
20183%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
28 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20259%5%9%
20249%6%9%
202311%5%9%
202212%5%8%
202112%5%9%
202012%5%9%
20194%4%8%
20184%4%8%
20175%3%8%
20167%3%8%
20157%3%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20232%4%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%5%7%
20202%5%8%
20192%5%7%
20182%5%7%
20175%4%7%
20164%4%7%
20154%4%8%
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# White Students
168 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
53%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202553%59%52%
202453%60%52%
202350%61%52%
202244%64%54%
202144%64%54%
202045%64%54%
201959%68%56%
201859%68%56%
201749%70%58%
201668%71%58%
201570%71%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
109 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
34%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202534%28%26%
202434%27%26%
202335%25%25%
202240%22%25%
202140%22%25%
202038%22%24%
201932%20%24%
201832%20%23%
201738%20%22%
201617%19%22%
201516%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20238:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
20218:112:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20168:111:112:1
20157:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
43%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202548%43%55%
202448%44%54%
202393%45%54%
202293%46%54%
202193%46%54%
202015%42%54%
201915%45%53%
201815%44%53%
201715%45%53%
201615%39%52%
201515%35%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025111315
2024101315
2023141315
2022141315
2021141315
2020151315
2019151315
2018151315
2017151415
2016151315
2015151415
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
21 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202532213
201931111
201831111
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2024-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025282526
2024282526
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,250
$9,358

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025$4,250$10,250$15,012
2024$3,500$6,303$13,254
2023$3,500$6,056$12,626
2022$3,500$6,158$12,187
2021$3,500$6,089$11,800
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
64%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearHot Springs National Park, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202564%85%81%
202454%87%85%
202398%91%85%
202298%91%85%
202198%90%85%
202098%91%85%
201998%90%85%
201898%90%85%
201798%91%85%
201698%91%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Hot Springs National Park, AR include Gospel Light Christian School, St. Johns Catholic School, and New Beginning Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Hot Springs National Park?
6 private schools are located in Hot Springs National Park.
How diverse are private schools in Hot Springs National Park?
Hot Springs National Park private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average of 22%.
What percentage of students in Hot Springs National Park go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Hot Springs National Park are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hot Springs National Park?
100% of private schools in Hot Springs National Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Hot Springs National Park are often viewed compared to one another?

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