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Lee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 270 students in Lee County, AR (there are 2 public schools, serving 681 public students). 28% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Lee County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lee County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Lee Academy
Lee Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
973 Highway 243
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-3444
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Map of Friendship Christian Academy
Friendship Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Baptist
3712 Highway 1 S
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-6067
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
270 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
23 students
13 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
16%
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
6%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
153 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
57%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
40 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
15%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lee County, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Lee County, AR is Lee Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lee County?
2 private schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
50% of private schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Lee County include: Friendship Christian Academy vs. Lee Academy

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