Maranatha Baptist Christian School Photo - 2022 ACE International Student Convention

Best Union County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Union County, AR 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).

Private Schools in Union County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First United Methodist Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
201 S Hill Ave
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-2570
Gr: K | 91 students
Maranatha Baptist Christian School
Maranatha Baptist Christian School Photo - 2022 ACE International Student Convention
(Baptist)
2165 Smackover Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 415-1730
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
West Side Christian School
(Baptist)
2400 W Hillsboro Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-5636
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Union County, Arkansas

Union County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1103 West Cedar St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8677
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students

Overview

This County (Union County)
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
320 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
2,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
43%
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
$9,691
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
n/a
n/a
# 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
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
29 Students
8,537 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?

Recent Articles

Parent Engagement in Private Schools in 2026
Parent Engagement in Private Schools in 2026
Explore how parent engagement in private schools builds strong communities, support networks, and student success in 2026.
So Many Choices: Navigating Private School Selection in 2026
So Many Choices: Navigating Private School Selection in 2026
A 2026 parent guide to choosing the right private school, with updated admissions timelines, tuition trends, affordability strategies, and expert insights.
2026 Roadmap to Starting a Private School
2026 Roadmap to Starting a Private School
A 2026 guide to launching a private school, covering planning, costs, admissions timing, governance, and trends parents care about now.