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Best Craighead County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 548 students in Craighead County, AR.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Arkansas private preschool average acceptance rate of 94%.
75% of private preschools in Craighead County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Craighead County Private Preschools (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
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearCraighead County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20194
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
548 Students
25,088 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025135198191
2024141190187
2023132182185
2022124177188
2021124180184
2020124172179
2019133187182
2018120186181
2017126193183
2016126189181
2015130179173
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% Average Students of Color
12%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202512%21%32%
202411%21%32%
202313%20%32%
202213%17%31%
202114%17%32%
202014%19%31%
201910%14%31%
20189%14%30%
201711%17%31%
201612%17%31%
201512%15%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
1,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20259:113:112:1
202410:113:112:1
20239:112:112:1
202210:111:112:1
202113:112:112:1
202013:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:112:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
43%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20253%43%51%
20243%43%51%
20233%43%51%
20223%44%51%
20213%44%50%
20203%39%50%
20193%43%50%
20183%41%50%
20173%42%49%
20163%34%49%
20153%32%48%
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Average Class Size
14 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025151316
2024141316
2023141216
2022141216
2021141216
2020141316
2019141316
2018141316
2017141316
2016141316
2015141316
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)

ACT Score Trends (2019-2021)

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2021222526
2020222426
2019222425
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,900
$7,606

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025$4,900$9,196$12,988
2018$4,950$4,877$7,888
2017$4,950$4,782$7,628
2016$4,950$4,143$7,230
2015$4,950$3,894$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202510%28%31%
202410%27%30%
202310%22%30%
202210%22%29%
202110%25%29%
202010%27%29%
201910%22%28%
201810%21%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$0

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2024)

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2024$2,000$2,710$4,788
2023$2,000$2,710$4,663
2021$2,000$3,566$4,213
2020$2,000$3,566$4,101
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
94%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20250.520.590.65
20240.530.580.65
20230.560.570.65
20220.550.550.64
20210.550.550.64
20200.550.550.64
20190.430.500.64
20180.420.490.64
20170.470.490.62
20160.470.480.62
20150.470.480.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
85 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
946 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20252%4%4%
20242%4%5%
20233%4%5%
20223%5%5%
20213%5%5%
20203%4%4%
20192%2%5%
20182%2%5%
20172%2%3%
20162%2%3%
20152%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
16 Students
1,200 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20253%5%8%
20243%5%8%
20234%5%8%
20224%4%8%
20214%4%7%
20204%4%7%
20193%3%7%
20183%3%7%
20173%3%6%
20163%3%7%
20153%3%6%
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# Black Students
10 Students
940 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20252%4%6%
20242%4%6%
20232%4%6%
20223%4%6%
20213%4%7%
20203%5%7%
20192%4%6%
20182%4%6%
20172%4%6%
20162%4%6%
20152%4%6%
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# White Students
339 Students
14,565 Students
% White Students
62%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202563%56%48%
202460%58%48%
202356%60%48%
202259%62%50%
202159%62%50%
202059%63%51%
201973%67%52%
201874%68%52%
201769%67%54%
201669%68%54%
201569%69%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15 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
171 Students
8,107 Students
% of Others Students
31%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCraighead County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202530%31%34%
202433%29%33%
202335%27%33%
202231%25%31%
202131%25%31%
202031%24%31%
201920%23%30%
201819%22%30%
201724%23%30%
201624%22%29%
201524%21%29%
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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 preschools in Craighead County, AR?
The top ranked private preschools in Craighead County, AR is Blessed Sacrament Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Craighead County?
4 private preschools are located in Craighead County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Craighead County?
75% of private preschools in Craighead County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Craighead County are often viewed compared to one another?

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