Monsignor Kelly Catholic School Photo

Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,459 students in Jefferson County, TX (there are 75 public schools, serving 41,825 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Jefferson County, TX include St. Anne Catholic School, Monsignor Kelly Catholic School, and Our Mother Of Mercy Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
85% of private schools in Jefferson County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Anne Catholic School
St. Anne Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
375 North 11th Street
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 832-5939
Gr: K-8 | 584 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Episcopal School
All Saints Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
4108 Delaware Street
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 892-1755
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Legacy Christian Academy
(Christian)
8200 Highway 105
Beaumont, TX 77713
(409) 924-0500
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Monsignor Kelly Catholic School
Monsignor Kelly Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
5950 Kelly Dr
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 866-2351
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Mother Of Mercy Catholic School
(Catholic)
3390 Sarah St
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 842-5534
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Catherine Of Siena School
(Catholic)
3840 Woodrow Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-3011
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
The Anchor Early Learning Center
(Christian)
6655 Hwy 105
Beaumont, TX 77708
(409) 899-3947
Gr: PK-K | 84 students
Cathedral Christian School
(Assembly of God)
2350 Eastex Freeway
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 892-1503
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7
The Montessori School On 11th Street
Montessori School
2510c N 11th St
Beaumont, TX 77703
(409) 899-5002
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica School
(Catholic)
(3)
850 Forsythe Street
Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 832-3486
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 20 students
The School Of Montessori
Montessori School
1503 S 16th St
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 727-5444
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Tuition listed
Solid Rock Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
155 Ihio N Ste 2
Beaumont, TX 77707
(409) 338-5663
Gr: 2-12 | 105 students
Val Verde Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3900 Cleveland Ave
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 962-8822
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jefferson County, Texas

Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Living Waters Christian Academy (Closed 2000)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 7820
Beaumont, TX 77726
(409) 866-7033
Gr: 2-12 | 149 students
6920 Memorial Blvd
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 729-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
1495 S Highway 69
Nederland, TX 77627
(409) 722-2943
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
2701 Parkway Dr
Groves, TX 77619
(409) 963-3806
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students

Overview

This County (Jefferson County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,459 Students
349,837 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
238 Teachers
32,389 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
16%
47%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1150
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,830
$14,096
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$4,337
Average Acceptance Rate
63%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.71
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
148 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
6%
6%
# Hispanic Students
258 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%
# Black Students
441 Students
15,814 Students
% Black Students
18%
5%
# White Students
1,153 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
47%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
457 Students
112,577 Students
% of Others Students
19%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Jefferson County, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Jefferson County, TX include St. Anne Catholic School, Monsignor Kelly Catholic School, and Our Mother Of Mercy Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
13 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
How diverse are private schools in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
85% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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