Best Henderson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 253 students in Henderson County, TX (there are 29 public schools, serving 9,887 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Henderson County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Henderson County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).

Private Schools in Henderson County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Athens Christian Academy
(Christian)
2621 US Hwy 175E
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-5135
Gr: K-6 | 69 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Athens Christian Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
(1)
2621 US HWY 175 E
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 386-0400
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Payne Springs Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
5503 Fm 316
Mabank, TX 75156
(903) 451-9282
Gr: PK-10 | 24 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Henderson County, Texas

Henderson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2611 W Main St
Mabank, TX 75156
(903) 887-5429
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students

Overview

This County (Henderson County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
253 Students
349,835 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
32,389 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
47%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$41,667
$14,100
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,600
$4,337
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
9 Students
15,814 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
226 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
87%
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
1 Student
112,575 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Henderson County, TX?
3 private schools are located in Henderson County, TX.
What percentage of students in Henderson County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Henderson County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Henderson County?
100% of private schools in Henderson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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