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Best Ellis County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 947 students in Ellis County, TX (there are 75 public schools, serving 47,749 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Ellis County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top ranked private school in Ellis County, TX is Ovilla Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
86% of private schools in Ellis County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Ellis County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Mercy Preparatory Academy
Mercy Preparatory Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Ovilla Christian School
Ovilla Christian School Photo - The OCS Lady Eagles volleyball team won the TAPPS 2A State Championship in 2023, making this the 5th state title for volleyball in the school's history.
(Christian)
3251 Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-1177
Grades: NS-12
| 462 students
Childrens Montessori Center
Montessori School
214 Dunn St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-6910
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Ferris Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
425 W. 6th Street
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8388
Grades: K-4
| 25 students
First Christian Day School
(Disciples of Christ)
(1)
1109 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-1952
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
506 E Marvin Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0956
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy Photo - Race 4 Education
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(3)
1000 Butcher Road
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0440
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
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Ellis County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
701 S Paris Street
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 878-5411
Grades: K-12
| 207 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Ellis County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Ellis County, TX is Ovilla Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Ellis County?
7 private schools are located in Ellis County.
How diverse are private schools in Ellis County?
Ellis County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Ellis County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Ellis County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ellis County?
86% of private schools in Ellis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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