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West Helena Private Preschools

West Helena has 2 private schools serving 229 students.
Desoto School serves pre-K to grade 12 and Wallace Childcare And Learning Center serves pre-K.
Desoto School enrolls 221 students and Wallace Childcare And Learning Center enrolls 8 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Preschools 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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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Helena)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
130 Schools
# Students
229 Students
25,122 Students
% Students of Color
12%
21%
0.41
0.59
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
85 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
946 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,200 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
2 Students
940 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
172 Students
14,565 Students
% White Students
75%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
15 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
38 Students
8,141 Students
% of Others Students
17%
31%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
1,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in West Helena, AR?
2 private preschools are located in West Helena, AR.

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