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Best El Dorado Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 320 students in El Dorado, AR.
100% of private preschools in El Dorado, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

Private Preschools in El Dorado, AR (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First United Methodist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
201 S Hill Ave
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2570
Gr: K | 91 students
Maranatha Baptist Christian School
Maranatha Baptist Christian School Photo - 2022 ACE International Student Convention
(Baptist)
2165 Smackover Hwy
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
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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El Dorado, Arkansas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1103 West Cedar St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8677
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students

Overview

This Town (El Dorado)
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
320 Students
25,538 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
2,007 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
43%
Average Class Size
11 students
13 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,200
$8,401
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,900
$2,789

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
85 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
946 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,200 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
6 Students
940 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
179 Students
14,565 Students
% White Students
78%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
15 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
29 Students
8,263 Students
% of Others Students
13%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in El Dorado, AR?
3 private preschools are located in El Dorado, AR.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in El Dorado?
100% of private preschools in El Dorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).
Which private preschools in El Dorado are often viewed compared to one another?

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