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Craighead County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 548 students in Craighead County, AR (there are 38 public schools, serving 20,613 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private schools in Craighead County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Craighead County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Catholic
1105 E Highland
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 932-3684
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Map of First Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
First Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: K | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
405 Southwest Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 931-7800
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Map of Montessori School Of Jonesboro
Montessori School Of Jonesboro
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
Montessori School
300 E Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 972-1890
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Map of Ridgefield Christian School
Ridgefield Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
3824 Casey Springs Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-7540
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
548 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
44%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,900
$8,434
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,509
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
339 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
62%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
171 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
31%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Craighead County, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Craighead County, AR is Blessed Sacrament Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Craighead County?
4 private schools are located in Craighead County.
What percentage of students in Craighead County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Craighead County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Craighead County?
75% of private schools in Craighead County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Craighead County are often viewed compared to one another?

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