For the 2026 school year, there are 2,114 private schools serving 349,989 students in Texas (there are 9,273 public schools, serving 5,536,678 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 $13,266 for elementary schools and $14,650 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Texas include Keystone School, The Brook Hill School, and Saint Mary's Hall.
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
2,114 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
349,989 Students
5,693,709 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
32,454 Teachers
507,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1231
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,019
$14,913
Average Summer Program Cost
$667
$1,146
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,251
$7,191
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$43.33 million
$62.25 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.65
# American Indian Students
1,094 Students
29,825 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20,236 Students
264,979 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
53,805 Students
507,039 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%
# Black Students
15,798 Students
416,385 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
138,043 Students
2,931,618 Students
% White Students
40%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
500 Students
20,066 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
112,852 Students
1,471,670 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 Keystone School, The Brook Hill School, and Saint Mary's Hall.
How many private schools are located in Texas?
There are 2,114 private schools are located in Texas.
How much do private schools cost in Texas?
The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,266 for elementary schools and $14,650 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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