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Best St. Francis County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 664 students in St. Francis County, AR (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,943 public students). 18% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in St. Francis County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked St. Francis County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Caldwell Christian Academy
Caldwell Christian Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students
Baptist
7585 Highway 1 N
Colt, AR 72326
(870) 238-2244
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
1611 N Washington St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-5333
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSt. Francis County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20161
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# Students
664 Students
29,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSt. Francis County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
2025332169179
2024332162172
2023306158174
202264159185
202164162180
202064154171
201990166175
201890162172
201799169180
2016168166178
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% Average Students of Color
5%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2016-2025)

YearSt. Francis County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20255%21%34%
20245%22%34%
202312%20%33%
202214%18%33%
202114%18%32%
202014%19%32%
20196%14%31%
20186%14%31%
201772%17%32%
201683%17%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
95:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2016-2025)

YearSt. Francis County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202595:112:111:1
202495:112:111:1
202368:111:111:1
202214:111:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202014:111:112:1
201914:111:112:1
201814:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,800
$9,358

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearSt. Francis County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20250.130.580.65
20240.130.570.65
20230.210.560.65
20220.550.540.64
20210.550.540.64
20200.550.540.64
20190.460.490.63
20180.460.490.63
20170.320.470.61
20160.310.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Francis County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20222%4%4%
20212%4%4%
20202%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Francis County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20224%5%8%
20214%5%9%
20204%5%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%4%8%
20171%3%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Francis County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20232%4%8%
20224%5%7%
20214%5%7%
20204%5%8%
20193%5%7%
20183%5%7%
20171%4%7%
20161%4%7%
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# White Students
43 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
7%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Francis County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
20257%59%52%
20247%60%52%
202310%61%52%
202259%64%54%
202159%64%54%
202059%64%54%
201969%68%56%
201869%68%56%
201781%70%58%
201682%71%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
30 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
619 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
93%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Francis County AverageArkansas (AR) AverageNational Average
202593%28%26%
202493%27%26%
202388%25%25%
202231%22%25%
202131%22%25%
202031%22%24%
201927%20%24%
201827%20%23%
201717%20%22%
201617%19%22%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Francis County, AR?
The top ranked private schools in St. Francis County, AR is Caldwell Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in St. Francis County?
2 private schools are located in St. Francis County.
What percentage of students in St. Francis County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in St. Francis County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Francis County?
100% of private schools in St. Francis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

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