For the 2026 school year, there are 2,117 private schools serving 349,784 students in Texas (there are 9,303 public schools, serving 5,525,158 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Texas attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $13,179 for elementary schools and $14,542 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Texas include Saint Mary's Hall, Saint Thomas' Episcopal School, and The Brook Hill School.
The average acceptance rate is 83% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 41% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Overview
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
2,117 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
349,784 Students
5,705,486 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
32,418 Teachers
508,223 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1231
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,942
$14,876
Average Summer Program Cost
$666
$1,139
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,091
$7,125
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$43.33 million
$61.7 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.65
# American Indian Students
1,101 Students
29,893 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20,236 Students
265,103 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
53,837 Students
507,446 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%
# Black Students
15,803 Students
416,735 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
138,065 Students
2,933,948 Students
% White Students
40%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
500 Students
22,226 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
112,710 Students
1,474,278 Students
% of Others Students
33%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Texas Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Texas?
The top-ranked private schools in Texas include Saint Mary's Hall, Saint Thomas' Episcopal School, and The Brook Hill School.
How many private schools are located in Texas?
There are 2,117 private schools are located in Texas.
How much do private schools cost in Texas?
The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,179 for elementary schools and $14,542 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Texas?
Approximately 41% 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?
Which private schools in Texas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Texas include: Our Lady Of Refuge Catholic School vs. Redeemer Episcopal School, Redeemer Episcopal School vs. Our Lady Of Refuge Catholic School, Central Presbyterian Day School vs. Trinity Christian Academy
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