Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lee Academy
About the School
- At Lee Academy, we strive to achieve much more educationally, more thoroughly, than is attempted by other schools in our society.
- We help our students develop a passion for learning which will stay with them throughout their lives.
- Beginning with the basics, we offer stimulating programmes with a fresh approach to learning, making it exciting and enjoyable.
- Each boy and each girl receives the personal attention and opportunities to develop his or her own skills and special interests.
- All students are encouraged to realize their full learning potential.
- Excellence, as in our motto, is encouraged in all aspects of your child's development.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked AR School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Lee Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Cougars
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 22%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$6.00 per lunch, or meal ticket for $60.00 for 10 lunches
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lee Academy often compared to?
Lee Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Marvell Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Lee Academy's ranking?
Lee Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lee Academy?
The application deadline for Lee Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Lee Academy vs. Marvell Academy
People that viewed Lee Academy also viewed these schools: Marvell Academy, Friendship Christian Academy, Desoto School, Clear Spring School and Madison Campus Elementary School.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lee Academy is Friendship Christian Academy (4.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Calvary Christian School (16.5 miles away)
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Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students
645 Hwy 243 North
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(870) 829-2931
Distance: 4.8 mi
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Avg. class size: 23 students
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(870) 295-6067
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(870) 572-6717
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Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Distance: 252.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1515 Sutherland Dr
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4575
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Baptist
3712 Highway 1 S
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-6067
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
Distance: 200.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Baptist
3712 Highway 1 S
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-6067
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
Distance: 200.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Distance: 252.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1515 Sutherland Dr
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4575
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
Distance: 200.5 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 73 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
374 Dairy Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7888
Distance: 252.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1515 Sutherland Dr
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4575
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Baptist
3712 Highway 1 S
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-6067
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
1611 N Washington St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-5333
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
Distance: 18.6 mi
Gr: PK | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
127 S Coanza
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 228-6926
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Baptist
3712 Highway 1 S
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-6067
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
1611 N Washington St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-5333
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
Distance: 26.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students
Sports: 10
Christian
584 Academy Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
(662) 363-1051
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Baptist
3712 Highway 1 S
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-6067
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
1611 N Washington St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-5333
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
Distance: 22.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students
Baptist
7585 Highway 1 N
Colt, AR 72326
(870) 238-2244
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
1611 N Washington St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-5333
Distance: 17.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students
645 Hwy 243 North
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2931
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
Distance: 18.6 mi
Gr: PK | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
127 S Coanza
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 228-6926
Distance: 22.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students
Baptist
7585 Highway 1 N
Colt, AR 72326
(870) 238-2244
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(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
523 Forest Avenue
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7130
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7130
1.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Anna Strong Learning Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 South Alabama Street
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Palestine-wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7950 Hwy. 70 West
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2588
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2588
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Palestine-wheatley Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7950 Hwy. 70 West
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2425
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2425
14.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Lincoln Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1133 North Division St
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 261-1810
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 261-1810
15.3 miles
Gr: 6 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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