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Best Randall County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 629 students in Randall County, TX (there are 39 public schools, serving 20,846 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Randall County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Randall County, TX include Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School, Ascension Academy, and Amarillo Montessori Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
60% of private schools in Randall County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Randall County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Amarillo Montessori Academy
Montessori School
3806 Bowie Street
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 353-3871
Gr: PK-4 | 267 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Academy
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9301 Ascension Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 382-1200
Gr: 5-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
4110 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 355-9637
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Sports: 8
Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
4118 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 359-1604
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Central Baptist Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
1601 Sw 58th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 372-1464
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Randall County, Texas

Randall County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6300 Arden Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 359-9417
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students

Overview

This County (Randall County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
629 Students
349,784 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
32,418 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
47%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,250
$13,942
Average % on Financial Aid
57%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$77,350
$5,091
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$1.42 million
$43.33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
161 Students
53,837 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
16%
# Black Students
14 Students
15,803 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
154 Students
138,065 Students
% White Students
24%
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
297 Students
112,710 Students
% of Others Students
47%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Randall County, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Randall County, TX include Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School, Ascension Academy, and Amarillo Montessori Academy.
How many private schools are located in Randall County?
5 private schools are located in Randall County.
How diverse are private schools in Randall County?
Randall County private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Randall County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Randall County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Randall County?
60% of private schools in Randall County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Randall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Randall County include: Holy Cross Catholic Academy vs. Ascension Academy, Ascension Academy vs. Holy Cross Catholic Academy

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