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Jonesboro Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 548 students in Jonesboro, AR, 3% of all K-12 students in Jonesboro, AR are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private schools in Jonesboro, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jonesboro Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 145 students
Catholic
1105 E Highland
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 932-3684
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Map of First Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
First Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: K | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
405 Southwest Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 931-7800
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Map of Montessori School Of Jonesboro
Montessori School Of Jonesboro
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students
Montessori School
300 E Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 972-1890
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Map of Ridgefield Christian School
Ridgefield Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
3824 Casey Springs Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-7540
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Jonesboro, AR Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
548
Students
$4,900
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jonesboro)
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
184 Schools
# Students
548 Students
29,934 Students
% Students of Color
12%
22%
0.52
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
339 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
62%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
171 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
31%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
43%
Average Class Size
14 students
13 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,900
$8,434
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,509
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jonesboro, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Jonesboro, AR is Blessed Sacrament Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Jonesboro?
4 private schools are located in Jonesboro.
What percentage of students in Jonesboro go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Jonesboro are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jonesboro?
75% of private schools in Jonesboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Jonesboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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