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Joshua Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5

Van Buren, AR

1901 Liberty Ln, Van Buren, AR 72956

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • A Christian school in Van Buren

In Van Buren, Arkansas, Joshua Academy is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. About 43 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Arkansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–5
Students
43
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 23 girls, 20 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 56% of Christian elementary schools in Arkansas.
    • Compared with 18 Christian elementary schools in Arkansas.

    Students by grade

    K11
    16
    28
    34
    45
    59

    Student body

    White81%
    Black9%
    Two or more races5%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in Arkansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Joshua Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Arkansas's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Joshua Academy

    What grades does Joshua Academy serve?

    Joshua Academy serves grades K–5.

    How many students attend Joshua Academy?

    About 43 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Joshua Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arkansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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