Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy in Van Buren, AR, serves 22 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy is a co–educational alternative school with an Assembly of God orientation and membership in the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS).
The student body is 53% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Arkansas for diversity.
Total K–12 enrollment at the school is 10 students, reflecting a small, community–focused learning environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy?
The application deadline for Sunnyside Childhood Learning Academy & Pioneer Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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