For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2,106 private schools serving 349,568 students in Texas (there are 9,313 public schools, serving 5,529,835 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 $13,298 for elementary schools and $14,520 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Texas include LIH- Lycée International de Houston, St. Stephen's Episcopal School, and Saint Thomas' Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 83% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 41% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked Texas Private Schools by County (2025-26)
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 LIH- Lycée International de Houston, St. Stephen's Episcopal School, and Saint Thomas' Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in Texas?
There are 2,106 private schools are located in Texas.
How much do private schools cost in Texas?
The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,298 for elementary schools and $14,520 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, The Goddard School vs. Primrose School Of Copperfield
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