Best Texas Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2,037 private schools serving 330,772 students in Texas (there are 9,179 public schools, serving 5,427,148 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Texas are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $10,710 for elementary schools and $12,114 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Texas include St. Anthony Catholic High School, Challenger School - Round Rock and St. Anne Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 85% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 41% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
58% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Texas Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
19
2,603
3%
123
23,576
6%
14
1,678
5%
112
19,574
9%
13
2,528
6%
220
43,769
8%
66
11,338
5%
7
1,101
2%
15
2,243
8%
415
73,680
8%
16
3,952
9%
11
3,418
10%
31
3,998
7%
24
5,152
12%
157
26,066
7%
127
19,219
9%
11
2,225
13%
14
2,246
4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Texas?
The best top ranked private schools in Texas include St. Anthony Catholic High School, Challenger School - Round Rock and St. Anne Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Texas?
2,037 private schools are located in Texas.
How much do private schools cost in Texas?
The average private school tuition in Texas is $10,710 for elementary schools and $12,114 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Texas?
Texas private schools are approximately 41% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Texas go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Texas are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Texas?
58% of private schools in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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