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Paragould Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 50 students in Paragould, AR.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private elementary schools in Paragould, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Paragould Private Elementary 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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
50
Students
-88.1% (-371 students) 10-yr
$4,300
Avg. Tuition
+104.8% (+$2,200) 10-yr
22
Avg. Class Size
-15.4% (-4 students) 1-yr
28%
Students of Color
+833.3% (+25.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-27.8% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Paragould)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
154 Schools
# Students
50 Students
26,807 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearParagould, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202550182199
202450173192
202374168193
202264166205
2021211169201
2020211159188
2019191174193
2018191170190
2017211177199
2016211175196
2015211162183
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% Students of Color
28%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearParagould, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202528%21%33%
202428%22%32%
20237%20%32%
202215%18%32%
20214%18%31%
20204%19%31%
20194%14%31%
20184%14%30%
20173%17%31%
20163%17%31%
20153%16%31%
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0.18
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearParagould, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20250.180.570.64
20240.180.570.64
20230.230.550.63
20220.160.530.62
20210.450.530.62
20200.450.530.62
20190.330.480.61
20180.330.470.60
20170.450.450.59
20160.450.440.59
20150.450.440.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
969 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearParagould, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20221%4%5%
20211%4%5%
20201%5%5%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
1,473 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
5%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearParagould, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20253%5%9%
20243%6%9%
20232%5%9%
20221%5%8%
20211%5%9%
20201%5%9%
20192%4%8%
20182%4%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
1,134 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearParagould, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20251%4%8%
20241%5%8%
20231%5%8%
20222%5%7%
20211%5%8%
20201%5%8%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
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# White Students
275 Students
16,167 Students
% White Students
91%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearParagould, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202591%60%55%
202491%61%55%
202387%63%55%
202292%65%57%
202169%65%57%
202069%65%58%
201981%70%59%
201881%70%59%
201769%71%61%
201669%73%61%
201569%73%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
21 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
11 Students
7,252 Students
% of Others Students
4%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearParagould, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20254%27%22%
20244%24%22%
202310%23%22%
20224%21%22%
202128%21%20%
202028%20%19%
201916%18%20%
201816%18%20%
201729%19%19%
201629%17%18%
201529%16%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
2,252 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearParagould, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
202319:111:111:1
202213:111:111:1
202117:111:111:1
202017:111:111:1
201912:111:111:1
201812:111:111:1
201718:111:111:1
201618:111:112:1
201518:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
43%
Average Class Size
22 students
13 students

Class Size Trends (2024-2025)

YearParagould, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025221316
2024261315
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,300
$8,053

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearParagould, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025$4,300$9,988$14,043
2024$4,050$6,267$12,357
2023$2,100$6,010$11,693
2022$2,100$6,144$11,199
2021$2,100$6,071$10,824
2020$2,100$5,905$10,496
2019$2,100$5,870$10,300
2018$2,100$5,648$10,056
2017$2,100$5,607$9,712
2016$2,100$5,319$9,307
2015$2,100$5,464$8,903
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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 elementary schools in Paragould, AR?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Paragould, AR include Crowley's Ridge Academy and St. Mary's Catholic School & Preschool.
How many private elementary schools are located in Paragould?
2 private elementary schools are located in Paragould.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Paragould?
100% of private elementary schools in Paragould are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Catholic).

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