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Phillips County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 426 students in Phillips County, AR (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,698 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Phillips County (2026-27)

Map of Desoto School
Desoto School
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
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Map of Marvell Academy
Marvell Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931
(1)
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Map of Wallace Childcare And Learning Center
Wallace Childcare And Learning Center
Gr: PK | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
127 S Coanza
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 228-6926
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
426 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
344 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
81%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
63 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
15%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Phillips County, AR?
3 private schools are located in Phillips County, AR.
What percentage of students in Phillips County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Phillips County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
Which private schools in Phillips County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Phillips County include: Desoto School vs. Marvell Academy, Marvell Academy vs. Desoto School

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