For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 320 students in 71730, AR (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,657 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in 71730, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
Private Schools in 71730, AR (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First United Methodist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
201 S Hill Ave
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2570
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2570
Gr: K | 91 students
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(Baptist)
2165 Smackover Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 415-1730
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 415-1730
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
West Side Christian School
(Baptist)
2400 W Hillsboro Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-5636
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-5636
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
71730, Arkansas Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Redeemer School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
1103 West Cedar St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8677
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8677
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 71730, AR?
3 private schools are located in 71730, AR.
What percentage of students in 71730 go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in 71730 are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
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