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Hempstead County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 221 students in Hempstead County, AR (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,271 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Hempstead County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Hempstead County (2026-27)

Map of First United Methodist Preschool
First United Methodist Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool
2300 S Main St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-8816
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Map of Garrett Memorial Christian School
Garrett Memorial Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Baptist
1 Genesis Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3256
(2)
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
221 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
137 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
62%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
69 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
31%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hempstead County, AR?
2 private schools are located in Hempstead County, AR.
What percentage of students in Hempstead County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Hempstead County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hempstead County?
50% of private schools in Hempstead County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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