For the 2026 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 in Howard County, AR 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).
Private Schools in Howard County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Little Red School House
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
1121 W Johnson St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-9012
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-9012
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Umpire Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
164 School St
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-6138
Umpire, AR 71971
(870) 583-6138
Gr: 6-8 | 7 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Howard County)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
30 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
2,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,642
$9,691
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,207 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
3 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
10%
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
22 Students
8,537 Students
% of Others Students
73%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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