For the 2025 school year, there is 1 private school serving 22 students in Van Buren, AR (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,809 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 (2025)
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
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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