Best Pope County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 231 students in Pope County, AR (there are 23 public schools, serving 10,124 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Pope County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Pope County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Schools in Pope County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Christian School
(Christian)
Po Box 1786
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-1429
Gr: 1-12 | 128 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. John Catholic School
(Catholic)
1912 W Main St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 967-4644
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students

Overview

This County (Pope County)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
231 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
2,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
21 courses
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,995
$9,691

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
6%
# Black Students
11 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
165 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
71%
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
35 Students
8,537 Students
% of Others Students
15%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Pope County, AR?
2 private schools are located in Pope County, AR.
What percentage of students in Pope County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Pope County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pope County?
100% of private schools in Pope County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Pope County are often viewed compared to one another?

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