Ridgefield Christian School Photo - Students release balloons with their favorite book inside as the kick-off for Accelerated Reading.

Best Craighead County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 562 students in Craighead County, AR (there are 38 public schools, serving 20,613 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Craighead County, AR are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
75% of private schools in Craighead County, AR are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Private Schools in Craighead County (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
(Catholic)
1105 E Highland
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 932-3684
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
First Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
405 Southwest Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 931-7800
Grades: K
| 92 students
Montessori School Of Jonesboro
Montessori School
300 E Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 972-1890
Grades: NS-K
| 109 students
Ridgefield Christian School
Ridgefield Christian School Photo - Students release balloons with their favorite book inside as the kick-off for Accelerated Reading.
(Christian)
(1)
3824 Casey Springs Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-7540
Grades: PK-12
| 216 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Craighead County, AR?
4 private schools are located in Craighead County, AR.
What percentage of students in Craighead County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Craighead County are educated in private schools (compared to the AR state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Craighead County?
75% of private schools in Craighead County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Craighead County are often viewed compared to one another?

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