Top 5 Best Bell County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 2,603 students in Bell County, TX (there are 118 public schools, serving 74,415 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Bell County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The best top ranked private schools in Bell County, TX include Providence Preparatory School, St. Mary's Catholic School and Memorial Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
79% of private schools in Bell County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Bell County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Texas Christian School
Central Texas Christian School Photo - Teaching Truth That Transforms
(Christian)
(2)
4141 W FM 93
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 939-5700
Grades: PK-12
| 398 students
Memorial Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
4001 Trimmier Road
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 525-5403
Grades: PK-12
| 218 students
Providence Preparatory School
(Christian)
(1)
2608 N Maim Street, Ste B-193
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 307-1165
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
St. Joseph Catholic Academy
St. Joseph Catholic Academy Photo - The love of God surrounds our students and welcomes you to join our school family.
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
2901 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 634-7272
Grades: PK-11
| 246 students
St. Mary's Catholic School
St. Mary's Catholic School Photo - Mission of St. Mary's Catholic School The mission of St. Mary's Catholic School is the commitment to academic excellence and the spiritual development of our students toward a life of prayer, service, and love.
(Catholic)
(3)
1019 S 7th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 778-8141
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Belton Christian School
(Christian)
3003 N Main St
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-2800
Grades: NS-7
| 29 students
Bethel Temple Learning Center
(Christian)
(1)
3102 S Fort Hood Street
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 526-2042
Grades: PK-1
| 68 students
5016 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 680-8377
Grades: PK-1
| 150 students
Creative Child Learning Arts Academy 2
Daycare / Preschool
2300 S Clear Creek Rd Ste 300
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 245-8986
Grades: PK-K
| 165 students
3621 E Veterans Memorial Blvd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 680-8277
Grades: PK-4
| 25 students
Grace Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1007 Bacon Ranch Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 634-4424
Grades: PK-K
| 106 students
Greater Love Learning Academy Llc
Alternative School (Christian)
3400 Old Fm 440 Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 501-7379
Grades: PK-2
| 17 students
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(4)
6608 West Adams Avenue
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 771-0787
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2109 W Avenue H
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 773-9485
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
Killeen Adventist Junior Academy
Killeen Adventist Junior Academy Photo - KAJA promotes a school culture that values diversity in the classroom.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
3412 Lake Road
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 699-9466
Grades: PK-10
| 75 students
The Montessori Schools Of Central Texas
Montessori School (Christian)
5610 E Central Texas Expy # 2
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 771-1116
Grades: PK-3
| 64 students
Montessori Schools Of Central Texas(temple Campus)
Montessori School (Christian)
1302 S 27th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 771-1116
Grades: PK-3
| 114 students
Oak Creek Academy
1020 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 526-9299
Grades: Inquire with school
| 90 students
St. Francis Episcopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
5001 Hickory Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 773-3009
Grades: PK-K
| 119 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bell County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Bell County, TX include Providence Preparatory School, St. Mary's Catholic School and Memorial Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Bell County, TX?
19 private schools are located in Bell County, TX.
How diverse are private schools in Bell County, TX?
Bell County, TX private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Bell County, TX go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Bell County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bell County, TX?
79% of private schools in Bell County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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