For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 159 students in Desha County, AR (there are , serving 1,993 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Desha County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Desha County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
草榴社区 Schools in Desha County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Baptist)
909 Highway 65 N
Tillar, AR 71670
(870) 392-2482
Tillar, AR 71670
(870) 392-2482
Gr: PK-11 | 159 students
Desha County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jodie Partridge Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1180 Highway 165
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4374
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4374
Gr: K-11 | 10 students
Overview
This County (Desha County)
This State (AR)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
159 Students
29,900 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
106 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
67%
59%
# 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
44 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
28%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Desha County, AR?
1 private schools are located in Desha County, AR.
What percentage of students in Desha County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Desha County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Desha County?
100% of private schools in Desha County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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