For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 128 students in 72601, AR (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,739 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in 72601, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
67% of private schools in 72601, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Private Schools in 72601, 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
72601, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 72601, AR?
3 private schools are located in 72601, AR.
What percentage of students in 72601 go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in 72601 are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 72601?
67% of private schools in 72601 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
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