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Paragould Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 50 students in Paragould, AR, 1% of all K-12 students in Paragould, AR are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Paragould, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Paragould Private Schools (2026-27)

Crowley's Ridge Academy Photo
Crowley's Ridge Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Church of Christ
606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-6908
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Map of St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool
St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students
Catholic
310 N 2nd Street
Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 236-3681
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Paragould, AR Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
50
Students
$4,300
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
28%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Paragould)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
184 Schools
# Students
50 Students
29,934 Students
% Students of Color
28%
22%
0.18
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
275 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
91%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
11 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
4%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
44%
Average Class Size
22 students
13 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,300
$8,434
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Paragould, AR?
The top ranked private schools in Paragould, AR include Crowley's Ridge Academy and St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool.
How many private schools are located in Paragould?
2 private schools are located in Paragould.
What percentage of students in Paragould go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Paragould are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Paragould?
100% of private schools in Paragould are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Catholic).

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