Best Crittenden County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 310 students in Crittenden County, AR (there are 18 public schools, serving 9,024 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Crittenden County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Crittenden County (2026)

Map of St. Michael School
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Catholic
405 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
Map of West Memphis Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
1600 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 400-4000

Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
310 Students
29,900 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$9,358

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
32 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
10%
4%
# White Students
162 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
52%
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
101 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
33%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Crittenden County, AR?
2 private schools are located in Crittenden County, AR.
What percentage of students in Crittenden County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Crittenden County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Crittenden County?
100% of private schools in Crittenden County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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