For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 22 students in Van Buren, AR (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,703 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Van Buren, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Van Buren, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).
Private Schools in Van Buren, AR (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
939 Sunnyside Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students
Van Buren, Arkansas Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Van Buren Christian Academy (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
2301 Fayetteville Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-5221
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-5221
Gr: NS-12 | 59 students
Overview
This Town (Van Buren)
This State (AR)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
22 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
53%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
2,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.58
# American Indian Students
10 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
45%
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
n/a
1,207 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
9 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
41%
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
3 Students
8,537 Students
% of Others Students
14%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Van Buren, AR?
1 private schools are located in Van Buren, AR.
What percentage of students in Van Buren go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Van Buren are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Van Buren?
100% of private schools in Van Buren are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God).
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