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Desoto School

497 THUNDERBIRD RD.
West Helena, AR 72390
The mission of the faculty, administration, and Board of Directors of Desoto School, Inc., is to strive to serve the educational and social needs of its students through high quality instruction with emphasis on the college-bound student.
The school will strive to promote character development and life skills in a safe environment while encouraging family participation.
Success has been evidenced by the large number of DeSoto graduates who have entered college and are making a positive contribution to our society.
The purpose of Desoto School is simply and directly stated as quality education.
As DeSoto strives to achieve this objective, emphasis is given to helping students acquire a desire for knowledge and respect for learning, an understanding of our cultural heritage and respect for our country, a strong moral character, and a well-developed sense of personal responsibility.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
221 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Desoto School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world ​ Nelson Mandela
  • The mission of the faculty, administration, and Board of Directors of Desoto School, Inc., is to strive to serve the educational and social needs of its students through high quality instruction with emphasis on the college-bound student. The school will strive to promote character development and life skills in a safe environment while encouraging family participation. Success has been evidenced by the large number of DeSoto graduates who have entered college and are making a positive contribution to our society. The purpose of Desoto School is simply and directly stated as quality education. As DeSoto strives to achieve this objective, emphasis is given to helping students acquire a desire for knowledge and respect for learning, an understanding of our cultural heritage and respect for our country, a strong moral character, and a well-developed sense of personal responsibility.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Desoto School is often viewed alongside schools like Marvell Academy by visitors of our site.
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The application deadline for Desoto School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $9,391 for elementary schools and $8,690 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Arkansas is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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