For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 128 students in Harrison, AR (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,739 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Harrison, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
67% of private schools in Harrison, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Private Schools in Harrison, AR (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acu Arkansas Children's University
(Christian)
400 Hwy 43 E
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-1033
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-1033
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students
Harrison Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4877 Highway 392 W
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-0169
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-0169
Gr: 3-7 | 5 students Tuition listed
Montessori Children's Schoolhouse Of Harrison
Montessori School
415 N 2nd St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-1141
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-1141
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Harrison, Arkansas Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillcrest Christian School (Closed 2023)
(Mennonite)
1307 Maplewood Rd
Harrison, AR 72601
(570) 250-8850
Harrison, AR 72601
(570) 250-8850
Gr: 1-11 | 17 students
Overview
This Town (Harrison)
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
128 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
18 Teachers
2,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Average Class Size
10 students
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,207 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
18 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
47%
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
18 Students
8,537 Students
% of Others Students
48%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Harrison, AR?
3 private schools are located in Harrison, AR.
What percentage of students in Harrison go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Harrison are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrison?
67% of private schools in Harrison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
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