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West Memphis Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 310 students in West Memphis, AR, 6% of all K-12 students in West Memphis, AR are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in West Memphis, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in West Memphis, AR (2026)

Map of St. Michael School
St. Michael School
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Catholic
405 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
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Map of West Memphis Christian School
West Memphis Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
1600 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 400-4000
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West Memphis, AR Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
310
Students
+42.2% (+92 students) 10-yr
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+62.5% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Memphis)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
184 Schools
# Students
310 Students
29,900 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWest Memphis, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
2025155169179
2024155162172
2023130158174
2022162159185
2021162162180
2020162154171
2019208166175
2018208162172
2017109169180
2016109166178
2015109155167
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% Students of Color
22%
22%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Memphis, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202522%21%34%
202422%22%34%
202316%20%33%
202216%18%33%
202116%18%32%
202016%19%32%
201910%14%31%
201810%14%31%
201711%17%32%
201611%17%32%
201511%16%32%
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0.61
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Memphis, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20250.610.580.65
20240.610.570.65
20230.530.560.65
20220.490.540.64
20210.490.540.64
20200.490.540.64
20190.550.490.63
20180.550.490.63
20170.330.470.61
20160.330.460.61
20150.330.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Memphis, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20252%4%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20223%4%4%
20213%4%4%
20203%4%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Memphis, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
20253%5%9%
20243%6%9%
20233%5%9%
20223%5%8%
20213%5%9%
20203%5%9%
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# Black Students
32 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
10%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Memphis, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202510%4%7%
202410%4%7%
20237%4%8%
20227%5%7%
20217%5%7%
20207%5%8%
20196%5%7%
20186%5%7%
20176%4%7%
20166%4%7%
20156%4%8%
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# White Students
162 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
52%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Memphis, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202552%59%52%
202452%60%52%
202364%61%52%
202269%64%54%
202169%64%54%
202069%64%54%
201955%68%56%
201855%68%56%
201781%70%58%
201681%71%58%
201581%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
101 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
33%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Memphis, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202533%28%26%
202433%27%26%
202324%25%25%
202218%22%25%
202118%22%25%
202018%22%24%
201938%20%24%
201838%20%23%
201711%20%22%
201611%19%22%
201511%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Memphis, AR AvgArkansas (AR)National
202513:112:111:1
202413:112:111:1
20239:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201913:111:112:1
201813:111:112:1
20178:111:112:1
20168:111:112:1
20158:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
13 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$9,358
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in West Memphis, AR?
2 private schools are located in West Memphis, AR.
What percentage of students in West Memphis go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in West Memphis are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Memphis?
100% of private schools in West Memphis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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