Private schools in Phillips County, AR
2 schools across Marvell, West Helena. About 353 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s EFA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Marvell Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 152 |
| Desoto School ✓ | PreK-12 | 201 |
Phillips County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2
- Among Arkansas counties
- 14th most private schools of 38; 1% of the state’s 147
- Smallest and largest
- Marvell Academy, 152 students; Desoto School, 201 students
- Students per teacher
- 10.1 typical, 7 to 10.1 across 2 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- State program
- Education savings account, $7,208 per student for 2026-27
How EFA works - Public charter schools
- 2 in the county, tuition-free and not counted here
Charter schools in Arkansas
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts schools, list read October 26, 2026, checked November 4, 2026.
- Award and rules: Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts, official page, read October 2, 2026.
- Public charter schools: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2025-26 (preliminary), loaded October 8, 2026.
Neighboring counties
- Lee County (1)
- St. Francis County (1)
- Arkansas County (3)
- Crittenden County (2)
- Lonoke County (1)
- White County (6)
- Jefferson County (1)
- Jackson County (1)
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