Desoto School
Tel:
(870)572-6717
- The mission of the faculty, administration, and Board of Directors of Desoto School, Inc., is to strive to serve the educational and social needs of its students through high quality instruction with emphasis on the college-bound student.
- The school will strive to promote character development and life skills in a safe environment while encouraging family participation.
- Success has been evidenced by the large number of DeSoto graduates who have entered college and are making a positive contribution to our society.
- The purpose of Desoto School is simply and directly stated as quality education.
- As DeSoto strives to achieve this objective, emphasis is given to helping students acquire a desire for knowledge and respect for learning, an understanding of our cultural heritage and respect for our country, a strong moral character, and a well-developed sense of personal responsibility.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 267 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Desoto School places among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 267 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 0% State avg.: 14% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Desoto School is Friendship Christian Academy (13.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Friendship Christian Academy (13.7 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Marvell Academy (15.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- MariannaFriendship Christian Academy(Baptist)Grades: K-12 | 23 students
13.7 miles
3712 Highway 1 S
Marianna, AR 72360
(870)295-6067 13.7 K-12
23 - MarvellMarvell Academy(Christian)Grades: PK-12 | 193 students
15.4 miles
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870)829-2931 15.4 PK-12
193 - Marianna Grades: PK-12 | 242 students
18.4 miles
973 Highway 243
Marianna, AR 72360
(870)295-3444 18.4 PK-12
242 - JonestownJonestown Family CenterMontessori School (Christian)Grades: K | 27 students
19.2 miles
401 Main St
Jonestown, MS 38639
(662)358-4335 19.2 K
27 - Tunica Grades: PK-12 | 222 students
19.5 miles
584 Academy Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662)363-1051 19.5 PK-12
222
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