For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2,165 private schools serving 350,064 students in Texas (there are 9,543 public schools, serving 5,540,591 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Texas attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $10,906 for elementary schools and $12,442 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Texas include St. Agnes Academy College Preparatory, Saint Mary's Hall, and St. Stephen's Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 85% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 41% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked Texas Private Schools by County (2024-25)
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Texas?
The top-ranked private schools in Texas include St. Agnes Academy College Preparatory, Saint Mary's Hall, and St. Stephen's Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Texas?
There are 2,165 private schools are located in Texas.
How much do private schools cost in Texas?
The average private school tuition in Texas is $10,906 for elementary schools and $12,442 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Texas?
Approximately 41% of students in Texas private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Texas go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Texas attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Texas?
Which private schools in Texas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Texas include: Central Presbyterian Day School vs. Trinity Christian Academy, Redeemer Episcopal School vs. Our Lady Of Refuge Catholic School, St. Elizabeth Catholic School vs. Alice Christian School
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