Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo

Best Greene County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 50 students in Greene County, AR (there are 15 public schools, serving 7,378 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Greene County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Greene County, AR include Crowley's Ridge Academy and St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Greene County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Greene County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Crowley's Ridge Academy
Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo
(Church of Christ)
606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6908
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool
(Catholic)
310 N 2nd Street
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-3681
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Greene County)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
50 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
2,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
43%
Average Class Size
22 students
13 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,300
$9,647
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$17.33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
275 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
91%
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
11 Students
8,537 Students
% of Others Students
4%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Greene County, AR?
The top-ranked private schools in Greene County, AR include Crowley's Ridge Academy and St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Greene County?
2 private schools are located in Greene County.
What percentage of students in Greene County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Greene County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Greene County?
100% of private schools in Greene County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Catholic).

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