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Union County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 320 students in Union County, AR (there are 15 public schools, serving 6,717 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Union County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Union County (2026-27)

Map of First United Methodist Kindergarten
First United Methodist Kindergarten
Gr: K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
201 S Hill Ave
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2570
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Maranatha Baptist Christian School Photo
Maranatha Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
2165 Smackover Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 415-1730
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Map of West Side Christian School
West Side Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
2400 W Hillsboro Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-5636
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Union County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Redeemer School
Holy Redeemer School
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students
Catholic
1103 West Cedar St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8677
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Overview

Category
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
320 Students
29,934 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
22%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
44%
Average Class Size
11 students
13 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,200
$8,434
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,900
$3,509

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
6 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
179 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
78%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
29 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
13%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Union County, AR?
3 private schools are located in Union County, AR.
What percentage of students in Union County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Union County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Union County?
100% of private schools in Union County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Methodist).
Which private schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?

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