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 (2021)
- 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 Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| 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.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |
|
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Desoto School is Friendship Christian Academy (13.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Wallace Childcare And Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West HelenaWallace Childcare And Learning CenterDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK | 8 students
0.8 miles
127 S Coanza
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 228-6926 0.8 PK
8 - MariannaFriendship Christian Academy(Baptist)Grades: K-12 | 28 students
13.7 miles
3712 Highway 1 S
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-6067 13.7 K-12
28 - Marvell Grades: PK-12 | 197 students
15.4 miles
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931 15.4 PK-12
197 - Marianna Grades: PK-12 | 239 students
18.4 miles
973 Highway 243
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-3444 18.4 PK-12
239 - 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
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Sending your child to a single-sex school is one of several options you have when it comes to private schools.
Each state sets its own teacher certification requirements. While many private schools do not require you to be certified, it is in your best interests to obtain certification. This article includes contact information for state education offices so you can begin the process.
Marketing the small private school can be done affordably and effectively. We suggest five easy steps to make that happen.
