Most Selective Private High Schools in Texas

The average private high school acceptance rate in Texas is 81% per year (2024).
The most selective school in Texas is Lycée International de Houston - LIH, with an acceptance rate of 5%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 5% 75% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 52%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Texas (2024)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 5%
Grades: NS-12
15950 Park Row
Houston, TX 77084
(832) 474-1013
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
The Hockaday School
The Hockaday School Photo
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-12
11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 363-6311
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
St. Mark's School Of Texas
St. Mark's School Of Texas Photo - St. Mark's School of Texas campus
All-boys (Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 1-12
10600 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 346-8700
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 6-12
104 Industrial Blvd Suite 102
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 303-5590
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Texas Torah Institute
All-boys (Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 9-12
6506 Frankford Rd.
Dallas, TX 75252
(940) 642-7463
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Greenhill School
Greenhill School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
4141 Spring Valley Road
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 628-5400
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
3846 N Highway 144
Granbury, TX 76048
(254) 897-4822
Rank: #88.
Spring Creek Academy
Spring Creek Academy Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 3-12
6000 Custer Road Bldg 5
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 517-6730
Rank: #99.
Chinquapin Preparatory School
Chinquapin Preparatory School Photo - One of our Creativity Week groups choreographing a dance.
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: 6-12
2615 E Wallisville Rd
Highlands, TX 77562
(281) 426-5551
Rank: #1010.
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th)
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th) Photo - Low Stress. High Outcomes. Students have many opportunities to improve leadership and public speaking skills in our small low-stress learning environment at Memorial Private School.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 6-12
14333 Fern Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 759-2288
Rank: #1111.
The John Cooper School
The John Cooper School Photo - The Rock Math & Science Center
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-12
One John Cooper Drive
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 367-0900
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Dallas Academy
Dallas Academy Photo
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: 1-12
950 Tiffany Way
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 324-1481
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Saint Mary's Hall
Saint Mary's Hall Photo - Saint Mary's Hall Dance
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: PK-12
9401 Starcrest Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 483-9100
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Kaufman Christian School
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
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
17001 Addison Rd
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 931-8325
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Trinity Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
2190 FM79
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 785-9557
Rank: #1717.
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
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
Rank: #1818.
St. Agnes Academy
St. Agnes Academy 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) 219-5412
Rank: #1919.
Cypress Christian School
Cypress Christian School Photo - 2021 TAPPS Division III State Champions
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Grades: K-12
11123 Cypress N Houston Rd
Houston, TX 77065
(281) 469-7745
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Anderson Private School for the Gifted, Talented and Creative
Anderson Private School for the Gifted, Talented and Creative Photo - Mrs. Anderson & Jake confabulating at the swimming pool
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
14900 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 448-8484
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
10737 Gateway Blvd W Suite 220
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 856-7243
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Westbury Christian School
Westbury Christian School Photo - Class of 2023 Graduation
(Christian)
(14)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
10420 Hillcroft St.
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 551-8100
Rank: #2323.
Bridge Builder Academy
Bridge Builder Academy Photo - Bridge Builder Academy students at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Out of over 3,500 schools with submissions to the NASA HUNCH program, BBA students pictured here with an American Astronaut won first place in the competition.
Alternative School
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: K-12
1221 W Campbell Rd, # 209
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 516-8844
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Covenant Academy
Covenant Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
11711 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2233
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
The Post Oak School
The Post Oak School Photo - Middle School (D.C. trip)
Montessori School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-12
4600 Bissonnet St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 661-6688
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Living Water Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: K-12
4808 Airport Ave
Rosenberg, TX 77471
(281) 238-8946
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Trinity School Of Texas
Trinity School Of Texas Photo
(Episcopal)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Grades: PK-12
215 N Teague Street
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 753-0612
Rank: #2828.
The Tenney School
The Tenney School Photo
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Grades: 5-12
3500 South Gessner Road
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 783-6990
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
The Brook Hill School
The Brook Hill School Photo
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
1051 N. Houston Street
Bullard, TX 75757
(903) 894-5000
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
Christian Life Center Academy
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
806 Russell Palmer Rd. Kingwood
Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 319-0077
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
The Clariden School
The Clariden School Photo
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
100 Clariden Ranch Road
Southlake, TX 76092
(682) 237-0400
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
Cornerstone Crossroads Academy
Cornerstone Crossroads Academy Photo - CCA is located on the property of Cornerstone Baptist Church, at 2815 S. Ervay St., Dallas, TX 75215.
Alternative School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
2908 Metropolitan AVe.
Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 426-3282
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
Dallas Christian Academy
Dallas Christian Academy Photo - Girls Basketball Team
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4025 N Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 528-6327
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
E.A. Young Academy
E.A. Young Academy Photo - At E.A. Young Academy, we work to develop innovative, problem solving, compassionate stewards of our global community. Our scholars are ready!
Special Program Emphasis
(15)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
608 Henrietta Creek
Roanoke, TX 76262
(682) 831-1776
Rank: #29 - 4429. - 44.
Einstein School
Einstein School Photo - The Einstein School operates on six core values: All In, Always Learning, Color Outside the Lines, Committed to the Cause, Do What is Right and Non-Judgemental. The core values are demonstrated each day by students and staff in and out of the classroom.
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 5-12
4011 W. Plano Pkwy Ste 132
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 282-6268
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Texas average Private High Schools acceptance rate?
The Texas average Private High Schools acceptance rate is 81% for 2024.
What are the most selective Private High Schools in Texas?
The top ranked Private High Schools in Texas include Lycée International de Houston - LIH, The Hockaday School and St. Mark's School Of Texas.

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