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Howard County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 30 students in Howard County, AR (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,876 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Howard County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Howard County (2026-27)

Map of Little Red School House
Little Red School House
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
1121 W Johnson St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-9012
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Map of Umpire Christian School
Umpire Christian School
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students
Seventh Day Adventist
164 School St
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-6138
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
30 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,642
$8,434

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
6%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
0%
4%
# White Students
3 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
10%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
22 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
73%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Howard County, AR?
2 private schools are located in Howard County, AR.
What percentage of students in Howard County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Howard County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County?
50% of private schools in Howard County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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