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 in Crittenden County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
Private Schools in Crittenden County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
405 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
West Memphis Christian School
(Christian)
1600 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 400-4000
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 400-4000
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Crittenden County)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
310 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
24 Teachers
2,480 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
$9,647
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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
8,537 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%).
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