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Van Buren Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 22 students in Van Buren, AR, Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Van Buren, AR are educated in private schools versus public 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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Van Buren, AR (2026-27)

Map of Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy
Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 22 students
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
939 Sunnyside Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-5700
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Van Buren, Arkansas Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Van Buren Christian Academy
Van Buren Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 59 students
Christian
2301 Fayetteville Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-5221
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Van Buren, AR Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
-50.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
22
Students
-72.8% (-59 students) 10-yr
53%
Students of Color
+231.3% (+37.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+22.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Van Buren)
This State (AR)
# Schools
1 School
184 Schools
# Students
22 Students
29,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearVan Buren, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202522169179
202422162172
202322158174
202222159185
202141162180
202041154171
201941166175
201841162172
201741169180
201641166178
201541155167
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% Students of Color
53%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearVan Buren, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202553%21%34%
202453%22%34%
202353%20%33%
202253%18%33%
202128%18%32%
202028%19%32%
201928%14%31%
201828%14%31%
201716%17%32%
201616%17%32%
201516%16%32%
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0.61
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearVan Buren, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20250.610.580.65
20240.610.570.65
20230.610.560.65
20220.610.540.64
20210.530.540.64
20200.530.540.64
20190.530.490.63
20180.530.490.63
20170.530.470.61
20160.530.460.61
20150.530.460.61
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# American Indian Students
10 Students
106 Students
% American Indian Students
45%
n/a

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearVan Buren, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202345%1%1%
201920%1%1%
201820%1%2%
201720%1%1%
201620%1%1%
201520%1%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearVan Buren, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20215%5%9%
20205%5%9%
20195%4%8%
20185%4%8%
20175%3%8%
20165%3%8%
20155%3%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
1,207 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
9 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
41%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearVan Buren, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202541%59%52%
202441%60%52%
202341%61%52%
202241%64%54%
202165%64%54%
202065%64%54%
201965%68%56%
201865%68%56%
201765%70%58%
201665%71%58%
201565%71%58%
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# 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
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
14%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearVan Buren, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202514%28%26%
202414%27%26%
202314%25%25%
202214%22%25%
202110%22%25%
202010%22%24%
201910%20%24%
201810%20%23%
201710%20%22%
201610%19%22%
201510%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
2 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearVan Buren, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202511:112:111:1
202411:112:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
20219:112:111:1
20209:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
20159:111:112:1
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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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