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Best Independence County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 70 students in Independence County, AR (there are 14 public schools, serving 6,784 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 Independence County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Independence County (2026-27)

Map of Batesville Christian School
Batesville Christian School
Gr: 2-12 | 37 students
Baptist
445 White Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-1053
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Map of Community School
Community School
Gr: NS-10 | 33 students
Specialized Curriculum
295 Mockingbird St
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-1529
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearIndependence County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
70 Students
29,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearIndependence County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202535169179
202435162172
202335158174
202235159185
202135162180
202033154171
201933166175
201833162172
201733169180
201633166178
201533155167
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% Average Students of Color
14%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202514%21%34%
202414%22%34%
202314%20%33%
202215%18%33%
202115%18%32%
202014%19%32%
201915%14%31%
201814%14%31%
201712%17%32%
201612%17%32%
201512%16%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearIndependence County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20259:112:111:1
20249:112:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20229:111:111:1
20219:112:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
201710:111:112:1
201610:111:112:1
201510:111:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearIndependence County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20250.330.580.65
20240.330.570.65
20230.330.560.65
20220.330.540.64
20210.330.540.64
20200.410.540.64
20190.410.490.63
20180.410.490.63
20170.410.470.61
20160.410.460.61
20150.410.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20251%5%9%
20241%6%9%
20231%5%9%
20221%5%8%
20211%5%9%
20201%5%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
10%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202510%4%7%
202410%4%7%
202310%4%8%
202210%5%7%
202110%5%7%
20207%5%8%
20197%5%7%
20187%5%7%
20177%4%7%
20167%4%7%
20157%4%8%
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# White Students
57 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
82%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202581%59%52%
202481%60%52%
202381%61%52%
202281%64%54%
202181%64%54%
202076%64%54%
201976%68%56%
201876%68%56%
201776%70%58%
201676%71%58%
201576%71%58%
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# 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
4 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
6%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearIndependence County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20256%28%26%
20246%27%26%
20236%25%25%
20226%22%25%
20216%22%25%
202015%22%24%
201915%20%24%
201815%20%23%
201715%20%22%
201615%19%22%
201515%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Independence County, AR?
2 private schools are located in Independence County, AR.
What percentage of students in Independence County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Independence County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Independence County?
50% of private schools in Independence County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Independence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Independence County include: Batesville Christian School vs. Community School

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