Private School Review - Established 2003

Independence County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
70 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
10%
4%
# White Students
57 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
82%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
4 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
6%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

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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