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Desha County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Desha County (2026-27)

Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 159 students
Baptist
909 Highway 65 N
Tillar, AR 71670
(870) 392-2482
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Desha County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Jodie Partridge Center
Jodie Partridge Center
Gr: K-11 | 10 students
Special Education School
1180 Highway 165
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4374
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
159 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
13 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
106 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
67%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
44 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
28%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

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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