The average private school acceptance rate in Texas is 84% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Texas is LIH- Lycée International de Houston, with an acceptance rate of 5%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 5%
70%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 47%
Most Selective Private Schools in Texas (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 5%
Grades: NS-12
15950 Park Row
Houston, TX 77084
(832) 474-1013
Houston, TX 77084
(832) 474-1013
Rank: #22.
The Hockaday School![The Hockaday School Photo]( "The Hockaday School Photo")
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 18%
Grades: PK-12
11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 360-6526
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 360-6526
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 1-12
10600 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 346-8700
Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 346-8700
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 6-12
104 Industrial Blvd Suite 102
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 303-5590
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 303-5590
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Texas Torah Institute
All-boys (Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 9-12
6506 Frankford Rd.
Dallas, TX 75252
(940) 642-7463
Dallas, TX 75252
(940) 642-7463
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
4141 Spring Valley Road
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 628-5400
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 628-5400
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Central Texas Academy![North Central Texas Academy Photo - The NCTA 500-acre campus features many beautiful areas, such as this 7-acre walking garden.]( "North Central Texas Academy Photo - The NCTA 500-acre campus features many beautiful areas, such as this 7-acre walking garden.")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
3846 N Highway 144
Granbury, TX 76048
(254) 897-1361
Granbury, TX 76048
(254) 897-1361
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 2-12
6000 Custer Road Bldg 5
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 517-6730
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 517-6730
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: 6-12
2615 E Wallisville Rd
Highlands, TX 77562
(281) 426-5551
Highlands, TX 77562
(281) 426-5551
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 6-12
14333 Fern Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 759-2288
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 759-2288
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-12
One John Cooper Drive
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 367-0900
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 367-0900
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 41%
Grades: NS-8
3600 Yoakum Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 470-5600
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 470-5600
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: PK-8
40 Oakdale Street
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 520-0284
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 520-0284
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Dallas Academy![Dallas Academy Photo]( "Dallas Academy Photo")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: 1-12
950 Tiffany Way
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 324-1481
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 324-1481
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: PK-12
9401 Starcrest Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 483-9100
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 483-9100
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Kaufman Christian School![Kaufman Christian School Photo - Pre-K in this year's spirit shirt and underneath this year's theme, "Living in Love."]( "Kaufman Christian School Photo - Pre-K in this year's spirit shirt and underneath this year's theme, \"Living in Love.\"")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
401 N Shannon St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6111
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6111
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
2300 Willowick Rd
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 623-6938
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 623-6938
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
17001 Addison Rd
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 931-8325
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 931-8325
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Trinity Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
2190 FM79
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 785-9557
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 785-9557
Rank: #2020.
St. Stephen's Episcopal School![St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo - The St. Stephen's Chapel at sunset]( "St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo - The St. Stephen's Chapel at sunset")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: 6-12
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Rank: #2121.
St. Agnes Academy College Preparatory![St. Agnes Academy College Preparatory Photo - Come visit our new Science and Technology building!]( "St. Agnes Academy College Preparatory Photo - Come visit our new Science and Technology building!")
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 9-12
9000 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 219-5400
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 219-5400
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Grades: K-12
11123 Cypress N Houston Rd
Houston, TX 77065
(281) 469-7745
Houston, TX 77065
(281) 469-7745
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
14900 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 448-8484
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 448-8484
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Capitol School Of Austin![Capitol School Of Austin Photo - Every year, Capitol School celebrates Snow Day, when a truck-load of snow is delivered to our front yard and students participate in a winter and snow-themed activities. This is a favorite for many of our students who have never seen real snow!]( "Capitol School Of Austin Photo - Every year, Capitol School celebrates Snow Day, when a truck-load of snow is delivered to our front yard and students participate in a winter and snow-themed activities. This is a favorite for many of our students who have never seen real snow!")
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-5
2011 W Koenig Lane
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 467-7006
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 467-7006
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
12124 Ranch Rd 620 North
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 331-7036
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 331-7036
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
10737 Gateway Blvd W Suite 204
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 856-7243
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 856-7243
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
3741 Abrams Rd
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 826-0566
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 826-0566
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
10420 Hillcroft St.
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 551-8100
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 551-8100
Rank: #23 - 2923. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
5800 Academy Way
Conroe, TX 77384
(936) 273-2555
Conroe, TX 77384
(936) 273-2555
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: K-12
1221 W Campbell Rd, # 209
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 516-8844
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 516-8844
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
11711 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2233
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2233
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
7330 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 682-8383
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 682-8383
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
205 W Huisache Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 732-8801
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 732-8801
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Castle Montessori of Frisco
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-3
5050 Legendary Dr.
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 377-2220
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 377-2220
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
First Baptist Academy![First Baptist Academy Photo - CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | Learning and life that is undertaken separate and apart from the Lord ultimately lacks purpose and meaning. FBA teaches the Truth so our children can discern between truth/lies and good/evil.]( "First Baptist Academy Photo - CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | Learning and life that is undertaken separate and apart from the Lord ultimately lacks purpose and meaning. FBA teaches the Truth so our children can discern between truth/lies and good/evil.")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-8
7450 Memorial Woods Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 290-2500
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 290-2500
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas average private schools acceptance rate?
The Texas average private schools acceptance rate is 84% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Texas?
The top ranked private schools in Texas include LIH- Lycée International de Houston, The Hockaday School and St. Mark's School Of Texas.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Texas?
The most selective private high school in Texas is LIH- Lycée International de Houston, with an acceptance rate of 5%. The most selective private elementary school is LIH- Lycée International de Houston, with an acceptance rate of 5%.
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