Best Hope Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 221 students in Hope, AR (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,858 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Hope, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Hope, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Private Schools in Hope, AR (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Hope)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
221 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
2,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
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
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
69 Students
8,537 Students
% of Others Students
31%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Hope, AR?
2 private schools are located in Hope, AR.
What percentage of students in Hope go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Hope are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hope?
50% of private schools in Hope are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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