For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 97 students in Lonoke County, AR (there are , serving 13,465 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Lonoke County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Lonoke County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
草榴社区 Schools in Lonoke County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Horizon Academy
(Baptist)
13018 Highway 31 N
Ward, AR 72176
(501) 941-0839
Ward, AR 72176
(501) 941-0839
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Lonoke County)
This State (AR)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
97 Students
29,900 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,250
$9,358
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
65 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
67%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
24 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
25%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Lonoke County, AR?
1 private schools are located in Lonoke County, AR.
What percentage of students in Lonoke County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Lonoke County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lonoke County?
100% of private schools in Lonoke County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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