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Pope County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 231 students in Pope County, AR (there are 23 public schools, serving 10,124 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Pope County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Pope County (2026-27)

Map of Community Christian School
Community Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
Po Box 1786
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-1429
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Map of St. John Catholic School
St. John Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Catholic
1912 W Main St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 967-4644
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
231 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
21 courses
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,995
$8,434

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
6%
# Black Students
11 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
165 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
71%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
35 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
15%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Pope County, AR?
2 private schools are located in Pope County, AR.
What percentage of students in Pope County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Pope County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pope County?
100% of private schools in Pope County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Pope County are often viewed compared to one another?

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