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West Helena Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 229 students in West Helena, AR, 20% of all K-12 students in West Helena, AR are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in West Helena, AR (2026-27)

Map of Desoto School
Desoto School
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
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Map of Wallace Childcare And Learning Center
Wallace Childcare And Learning Center
Gr: PK | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
127 S Coanza
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 228-6926
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West Helena, AR Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
229
Students
12%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (West Helena)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
184 Schools
# Students
229 Students
29,934 Students
% Students of Color
12%
22%
0.41
0.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
172 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
75%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
30 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
38 Students
8,415 Students
% of Others Students
17%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in West Helena, AR?
2 private schools are located in West Helena, AR.
What percentage of students in West Helena go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in West Helena are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).

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