Best Phillips County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 418 students in Phillips County, AR.

Private High Schools in Phillips County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Desoto School
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
Marvell Academy
(1)
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students

Overview

This County (Phillips County)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
418 Students
18,448 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
1,687 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
75 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
763 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
613 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
809 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
344 Students
11,630 Students
% White Students
82%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
22 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
57 Students
4,094 Students
% of Others Students
14%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Phillips County, AR?
2 private high schools are located in Phillips County, AR.
Which private high schools in Phillips County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Phillips County include: Desoto School vs. Marvell Academy, Marvell Academy vs. Desoto School

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