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St. Francis County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked St. Francis County Private Schools (2026-27)

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
# Students
664 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,800
$8,434

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.58
# American Indian Students
0 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
<1%
4%
# White Students
43 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
7%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
619 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
93%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

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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