Arkansas County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 333 students in Arkansas County, AR (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,655 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Arkansas County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Arkansas County (2026-27)

Map of Grand Prairie Evangelical Methodist School
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Christian
1104 E 21st St
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 830-0601
Map of Holy Rosary Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Catholic
920 W 19th St
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3211
St. James Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
5501 N Stateline Avenue
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
(2)
Map of St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: K-6 | 111 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2019 S Buerkle St
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-7096

Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
333 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
43%
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,600
$8,434
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$3,509

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
271 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
80%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
51 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
15%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Arkansas County, AR?
4 private schools are located in Arkansas County, AR.
What percentage of students in Arkansas County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Arkansas County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arkansas County?
100% of private schools in Arkansas County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Arkansas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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