草榴社区

Best West Helena 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 229 students in West Helena, AR (there are , serving 436 public students). 34% of all K-12 students in West Helena, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).

草榴社区 Schools in West Helena, AR (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Desoto School
497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-6717
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students
Wallace Childcare And Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
127 S Coanza
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 228-6926
Gr: PK | 8 students

Overview

This Town (West Helena)
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
229 Students
30,350 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
2,480 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
106 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,022 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
1,628 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,207 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
172 Students
17,665 Students
% White Students
75%
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
38 Students
8,537 Students
% of Others Students
17%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in West Helena, AR?
2 private schools are located in West Helena, AR.
What percentage of students in West Helena go to private school?
34% of all K-12 students in West Helena are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).

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