Top 5 Best Hays County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 3,952 students in Hays County, TX (there are 60 public schools, serving 42,263 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Hays County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The best top ranked private schools in Hays County, TX include Ladybird Montessori School, Austin Waldorf School and Santa Cruz Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Hays County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top Ranked Hays County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ladybird Montessori School
Ladybird Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
2050 Cole Springs Road
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-3636
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Aesa Prep Academy
14101 Canonade
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 426-4591
Grades: K-12
| 99 students
Austin Waldorf School
Austin Waldorf School Photo - Grade Two Classroom
Special Program Emphasis
8700 South View Road
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
Grades: PK-12
| 421 students
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos
(Christian)
(2)
1401 Davis Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-8976
Grades: PK-12
| 1,557 students
San Marcos Academy
San Marcos Academy Photo - Competitive athletics program for boys and girls in middle and upper school (grades 6-12).
(Baptist)
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 353 students
Santa Cruz Catholic School
(Catholic)
1100 Main St
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-2137
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Acton Academy Dripping Springs
Acton Academy Dripping Springs Photo - Contact us now to find out more!
Alternative School
1000 Hays Country Acres Rd.
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Grades: 1-6
| students
Advent Ridge Academy
Advent Ridge Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
Grades: K-10
| 46 students
Appamada School (fmr Skybridge Academy)
Appamada School (fmr Skybridge Academy) Photo
Alternative School
26450 Ranch Rd 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 484-4976
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Dripping Springs Christian Academy
Dripping Springs Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
800 W Hwy 290, Bldg C, Ste 100
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-9738
Grades: NS-12
| 167 students
Pathways School At Dsumc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Po Box 99
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-7541
Grades: PK-K
| 63 students
Rocking Horse Academy
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
6022 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 405-3700
Grades: NS-PK
| 237 students
St. St.ephen's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
6000 Fm 3237
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-9857
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
San Marcos Center School
Special Education School
120 Bert Brown Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Grades: 5-12
| 144 students
Wimberley Montessori
Montessori School
45 La Buena Vista Drive
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-6055
Grades: PK-8
| 42 students
Wonderland School
(Christian)
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hays County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Hays County, TX include Ladybird Montessori School, Austin Waldorf School and Santa Cruz Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Hays County, TX?
16 private schools are located in Hays County, TX.
How diverse are private schools in Hays County, TX?
Hays County, TX private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Hays County, TX go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Hays County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hays County, TX?
50% of private schools in Hays County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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