Best West Helena Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 229 students in West Helena, AR.

Private Preschools in West Helena, AR (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (West Helena)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
229 Students
25,395 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
1,986 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
85 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# 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
n/a
15 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
38 Students
8,120 Students
% of Others Students
17%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Recent Articles

Free Private Schools & Voucher Programs in 2025
Free Private Schools & Voucher Programs in 2025
Updated guide to free private schools and school voucher programs, 2025 policies, costs, equity issues, and how families access tuition support.
Social Emotional Learning 2025: Policy, Practice and Outcomes
Social Emotional Learning 2025: Policy, Practice and Outcomes
Updated 2025 review of social emotional learning in schools, research outcomes, key trends, challenges and future paths for parents and educators.
Private School Admissions for Siblings: Costs and Timing
Private School Admissions for Siblings: Costs and Timing
Learn how private school admissions for siblings affect costs, discounts, and timing strategies for families planning multiple enrollments.