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 in St.
Francis County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private school in St. Francis County, AR is Caldwell Christian Academy.
Top-Ranked St. Francis County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Caldwell Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7585 Highway 1 N
Colt, AR 72326
(870) 238-2244
Colt, AR 72326
(870) 238-2244
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Tuition listed
1611 N Washington St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-5333
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-5333
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Overview
This County (St. Francis County)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
664 Students
30,207 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
2,459 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
95:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,800
$10,250
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.58
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
43 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
7%
59%
# 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
8,394 Students
% of Others Students
93%
28%
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%).
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