Sunshine School in Searcy, AR, is a rural special education school serving 34 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 12th grade.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with 6 teachers, supporting a small enrollment environment.
Sunshine School is nonsectarian and co鈥揺ducational, offering programs that include 23% student diversity by color representation.
Located in a rural community, the school provides an alternative private special education program in White County.
Sunshine School is one of several nearby options in Searcy, including Crosspointe Preparatory and Harding Academy, serving a range of grade levels and enrollment sizes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sunshine School often compared to?
Sunshine School is often viewed alongside schools like Millcreek Of Arkansas by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Sunshine School?
The application deadline for Sunshine School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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