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 are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
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).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Greene County Private Schools (2026)

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

Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
50 Students
29,900 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
2,467 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
$9,358
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
8,381 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 St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool and Crowley's Ridge Academy.
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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