For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 221 students in Hempstead County, AR (there are , serving 3,271 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Hempstead County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Hempstead County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
草榴社区 Schools in Hempstead County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First United Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2300 S Main St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-8816
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-8816
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
1 Genesis Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3256
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3256
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Overview
This County (Hempstead County)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
221 Students
29,900 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
22%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
2,467 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
137 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
62%
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
69 Students
8,381 Students
% of Others Students
31%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Hempstead County, AR?
2 private schools are located in Hempstead County, AR.
What percentage of students in Hempstead County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Hempstead County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hempstead County?
50% of private schools in Hempstead County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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