For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 159 students in Desha County, AR (there are 7 public schools, serving 1,993 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Desha County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Desha County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Desha County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Baptist)
909 Highway 65 N
Tillar, AR 71670
(870) 392-2482
Tillar, AR 71670
(870) 392-2482
Gr: PK-11 | 159 students
Desha County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jodie Partridge Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1180 Highway 165
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4374
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4374
Gr: K-11 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Desha County, AR?
1 private schools are located in Desha County, AR.
What percentage of students in Desha County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Desha County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Desha County?
100% of private schools in Desha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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