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Marianna Private Schools

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Marianna 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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Marianna, AR Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
270
Students
23
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Marianna)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
184 Schools
# Students
270 Students
29,934 Students
% Students of Color
38%
22%
0.63
0.58
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# 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
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Average Class Size
23 students
13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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