Texas Private School Trends (10-Year)

2,103

Private Schools

+24.1% (+409 schools) 10-yr

349,926

Students

+25.8% (+71,791 students) 10-yr

$12,796

Avg. Tuition

+19.5% (+$2,090) 10-yr

Avg. Class Size

42%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

-8.3% (-1.0) 10-yr

Enrollment & Diversity

Category

This State (TX)

# Schools

2,103 Schools

671 Schools
avg. per state

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools
Year	Texas (TX) Total	US Avg per State
2025	2,107	671
2024	2,163	703
2023	2,030	665
2022	1,813	612
2021	1,871	637
2020	1,951	684
2019	1,902	665
2018	1,911	677
2017	1,782	631
2016	1,808	644
2015	1,694	683

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Students

349,926 Students

111,506 Students
avg. per state

View Largest Texas Private Schools

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private School Students
Year	Texas (TX) Total	US Avg per State
2025	349,837	111,945
2024	349,806	113,628
2023	330,741	108,484
2022	307,862	104,892
2021	310,666	106,817
2020	313,904	109,411
2019	316,473	108,956
2018	316,721	109,868
2017	304,519	106,255
2016	307,238	107,443
2015	278,135	108,505

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Texas
Nursery	9,170
Pre-K	78,258
Kind	32,454
1	20,219
2	19,422
3	18,784
4	18,108
5	19,211
6	18,869
7	18,450
8	18,900
9	17,595
10	17,214
11	17,075
12	16,695
Not Listed	9,502

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average School Size

185 Students

179 Students

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Average School Size
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	183	179
2024	178	172
2023	179	174
2022	189	185
2021	185	180
2020	178	171
2019	185	175
2018	183	172
2017	191	180
2016	189	178
2015	178	167

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Students of Color

42%

34%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	41%	34%
2024	41%	34%
2023	41%	33%
2022	40%	33%
2021	40%	32%
2020	40%	32%
2019	40%	31%
2018	40%	31%
2017	41%	32%
2016	41%	32%
2015	42%	32%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Academics

# Teachers

32,427 Teachers

509,049 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	11:1	11:1
2024	11:1	11:1
2023	11:1	11:1
2022	11:1	11:1
2021	11:1	11:1
2020	11:1	12:1
2019	11:1	12:1
2018	11:1	12:1
2017	11:1	12:1
2016	11:1	12:1
2015	12:1	12:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

48%

55%

View Texas Private Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	47%	55%
2024	47%	54%
2023	46%	54%
2022	46%	54%
2021	46%	54%
2020	45%	54%
2019	45%	53%
2018	45%	53%
2017	45%	53%
2016	44%	52%
2015	43%	52%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Class Size

14 students

16 students

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	14	15
2024	14	15
2023	14	15
2022	14	15
2021	14	15
2020	14	15
2019	14	15
2018	14	15
2017	14	15
2016	14	15
2015	14	15

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Number of AP Courses

12 courses

13 courses

View Texas Private Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	12	13
2024	11	12
2023	11	11
2022	11	11
2021	11	11
2020	11	11
2019	11	11
2018	11	11
2017	10	10
2016	10	10
2015	10	10

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average SAT score

1231

(Out of 1600)

1235

View Average Private School SAT Scores in Texas

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	1231	1233
2024	1231	1230
2023	1225	1228
2022	1224	1229
2021	1224	1229
2020	1221	1226
2019	1223	1226
2018	1222	1226
2017	1221	1233
2016	1269	1306
2015	1255	1258

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

View Average Private School ACT Scores in Texas

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	26	26
2024	26	26
2023	26	26
2022	26	26
2021	26	26
2020	26	25
2019	26	25
2018	26	25
2017	26	25
2016	26	25
2015	25	25

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Tuition & Aid

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,796

$13,769

View Texas Private Schools By Tuition Cost

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	$14,096	$15,012
2024	$13,717	$14,622
2023	$13,310	$14,057
2022	$12,915	$13,504
2021	$12,657	$13,232
2020	$12,389	$12,915
2019	$12,103	$12,656
2018	$11,912	$12,363
2017	$11,707	$12,049
2016	$11,119	$11,633
2015	$10,706	$11,174

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Summer Program Cost

$667

$1,154

View Data

Summer Program Cost Trends (2018-2025)
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	$666	$1,152
2024	$666	$1,128
2023	$633	$1,156
2022	$632	$1,102
2021	$610	$1,125
2020	$671	$1,217
2019	$502	$1,305
2018	$440	$1,108

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average % on Financial Aid

24%

35%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	23%	34%
2024	23%	34%
2023	24%	34%
2022	24%	33%
2021	24%	33%
2020	24%	32%
2019	23%	31%
2018	23%	30%
2017	22%	30%
2016	21%	29%
2015	21%	28%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,464

$7,516

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	$4,337	$7,073
2024	$4,531	$6,930
2023	$4,079	$6,469
2022	$3,959	$6,289
2021	$3,796	$6,055
2020	$3,690	$5,921
2019	$3,396	$5,795
2018	$3,260	$5,456
2017	$3,153	$5,319
2016	$3,082	$5,105
2015	$3,281	$5,030

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Acceptance Rate

85%

View Most Selective Private Schools in Texas

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	83%	81%
2024	85%	85%
2023	85%	85%
2022	85%	85%
2021	85%	85%
2020	85%	85%
2019	84%	85%
2018	83%	85%
2017	83%	85%
2016	82%	85%
2015	81%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Endowment Size

$15.7 million

$31.45 million

View Average Private School endowment in Texas

View Data

Endowment Trends (2018-2025)
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	$28 M	$39 M
2024	$22 M	$39 M
2023	$20 M	$39 M
2022	$20 M	$40 M
2021	$20 M	$40 M
2020	$22 M	$40 M
2019	$23 M	$40 M
2018	$27 M	$43 M

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity

0.71

0.65

View Texas Private Schools Minority Statistics

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	0.71	0.65
2024	0.71	0.65
2023	0.70	0.65
2022	0.70	0.64
2021	0.70	0.64
2020	0.70	0.64
2019	0.70	0.63
2018	0.70	0.63
2017	0.69	0.61
2016	0.69	0.61
2015	0.69	0.61

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# American Indian Students

1,094 Students

29,812 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

20,183 Students

264,409 Students

% Asian Students

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	6%	5%
2024	6%	5%
2023	6%	5%
2022	6%	4%
2021	6%	4%
2020	5%	4%
2019	5%	4%
2018	4%	4%
2017	4%	4%
2016	4%	4%
2015	4%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hispanic Students

53,669 Students

506,581 Students

% Hispanic Students

16%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	16%	9%
2024	16%	9%
2023	16%	9%
2022	16%	8%
2021	16%	9%
2020	17%	9%
2019	17%	8%
2018	17%	8%
2017	17%	8%
2016	17%	8%
2015	17%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students

15,719 Students

415,554 Students

% Black Students

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	5%	7%
2024	5%	7%
2023	4%	8%
2022	4%	7%
2021	4%	7%
2020	4%	8%
2019	5%	7%
2018	5%	7%
2017	5%	7%
2016	5%	7%
2015	5%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# White Students

137,788 Students

2,927,437 Students

% White Students

40%

52%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	40%	52%
2024	41%	52%
2023	41%	52%
2022	43%	54%
2021	43%	54%
2020	43%	54%
2019	42%	56%
2018	43%	56%
2017	43%	58%
2016	43%	58%
2015	44%	58%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hawaiian Students

500 Students

20,065 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

112,970 Students

1,473,136 Students

% of Others Students

33%

26%

View Data

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	33%	26%
2024	32%	26%
2023	33%	25%
2022	31%	25%
2021	31%	25%
2020	31%	24%
2019	31%	24%
2018	31%	23%
2017	31%	22%
2016	31%	22%
2015	29%	21%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full State Data: Full State Dataset XML | Full State Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars & Sports

Average Number of Extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

8 sports

7 sports

Download state snapshot: CSV | XML | JSON Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Texas?

The top-ranked private schools in Texas include Cistercian Preparatory School, Saint Thomas' Episcopal School, and St. Stephen's Episcopal School.

How many private schools are located in Texas?

There are 2,103 private schools are located in Texas.

How much do private schools cost in Texas?

The average private school tuition in Texas is $12,443 for elementary schools and $14,149 for high schools

How diverse are private schools in Texas?

Approximately 42% of students in Texas private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).

What percentage of students in Texas go to private school?

6% of all K-12 students in Texas attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Texas?

57% of private schools in Texas are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Catholic.

Which private schools in Texas are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

October 13, 2026

Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?

Explore whether your child should attend the same private school from kindergarten through graduation, weighing academic continuity, friendships, changing needs, tuition costs, and opportunities at different educational stages.

October 13, 2026

When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School

Learn how to support your child when close friends leave private school, manage loneliness, maintain friendships, encourage new connections, recognize emotional challenges, and decide when additional school support is needed.

October 13, 2026

When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher

Discover when parents should intervene if their child struggles to connect with a private school teacher, including warning signs, communication strategies, classroom concerns, and practical steps toward improving relationships.