Best Colorado County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 278 students in Colorado County, TX (there are 14 public schools, serving 3,673 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Colorado County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Colorado County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Colorado County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
635 Bonham St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5505
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
103 E North St
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-8461
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students

Overview

This County (Colorado County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
278 Students
349,837 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
32,389 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
4 Students
15,814 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
205 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
74%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
54 Students
112,577 Students
% of Others Students
19%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Colorado County, TX?
2 private schools are located in Colorado County, TX.
What percentage of students in Colorado County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Colorado County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado County?
100% of private schools in Colorado County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Colorado County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Colorado County include: St. Michael Catholic School vs. St. Anthony School, St. Anthony School vs. St. Michael Catholic School

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