Texas Private School Trends (13-Year)

2,103

Private Schools

+7.0% (+137 schools) 13-yr

350,114

Students

+10.3% (+32,729 students) 13-yr

$12,417

Avg. Tuition

+67.9% (+$5,021) 13-yr

Avg. Class Size

42%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

-8.3% (-1.0) 13-yr

Enrollment & Diversity

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year	Texas (TX) Total	US Avg per State
2025	2,107	671
2024	2,163	703
2023	2,030	665
2022	1,813	612
2021	1,871	637
2020	1,951	684
2019	1,902	665
2018	1,911	677
2017	1,782	631
2016	1,808	644
2015	1,694	683
2013	1,743	671
2012	1,966	776

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Private schools up 299 in Texas, rising from 1,808 in 2016 to 2,107 in 2025.

# Students

350,114 Students

111,433 Students
avg. per state

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Trends in Total Number of Private School Students

Year	Texas (TX) Total	US Avg per State
2025	349,837	111,945
2024	349,806	113,628
2023	330,741	108,484
2022	307,862	104,892
2021	310,666	106,817
2020	313,904	109,411
2019	316,473	108,956
2018	316,721	109,868
2017	304,519	106,255
2016	307,238	107,443
2015	278,135	108,505
2013	303,830	112,168
2012	317,385	118,624

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Private school enrollment up 43,000 in Texas, rising from 307,238 in 2016 to 349,837 in 2025.

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

Grade	Texas
Nursery	9,169
Pre-K	78,344
Kind	32,458
1	20,237
2	19,451
3	18,816
4	18,118
5	19,234
6	18,878
7	18,460
8	18,897
9	17,590
10	17,171
11	17,074
12	16,715
Not Listed	9,502

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Pre-K enrollment highest with 78,243 students, far above every other grade in Texas private schools.

Average School Size

185 Students

179 Students

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Trends in Average School Size

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	183	179
2024	178	172
2023	179	174
2022	189	185
2021	185	180
2020	178	171
2019	185	175
2018	183	172
2017	191	180
2016	189	178
2015	178	167
2013	189	176
2012	175	160

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% Average Students of Color

42%

34%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	41%	34%
2024	41%	34%
2023	41%	33%
2022	40%	33%
2021	40%	32%
2020	40%	32%
2019	40%	31%
2018	40%	31%
2017	41%	32%
2016	41%	32%
2015	42%	32%

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Academics

# Teachers

32,486 Teachers

509,210 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2012-2025)

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	11:1	11:1
2024	11:1	11:1
2023	11:1	11:1
2022	11:1	11:1
2021	11:1	11:1
2020	11:1	12:1
2019	11:1	12:1
2018	11:1	12:1
2017	11:1	12:1
2016	11:1	12:1
2015	12:1	12:1
2013	11:1	12:1
2012	12:1	12:1

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Student-teacher ratio steady at 11:1 in Texas private schools from 2016 to 2025, while the national ratio was 12:1 through 2020 and 11:1 since 2021.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

48%

55%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2012-2025)

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	47%	55%
2024	47%	54%
2023	46%	54%
2022	46%	54%
2021	46%	54%
2020	45%	54%
2019	45%	53%
2018	45%	53%
2017	45%	53%
2016	44%	52%
2015	43%	52%
2013	43%	52%
2012	43%	52%

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Average Class Size

14 students

16 students

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Class Size Trends (2012-2025)

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	14	15
2024	14	15
2023	14	15
2022	14	15
2021	14	15
2020	14	15
2019	14	15
2018	14	15
2017	14	15
2016	14	15
2015	14	15
2013	14	15
2012	14	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

12 courses

13 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	11	12
2024	11	12
2023	11	11
2022	11	11
2021	11	11
2020	11	11
2019	11	11
2018	11	11
2017	10	10
2016	10	10
2015	10	10
2013	10	10
2012	10	9

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AP courses steady at 11 in Texas private schools from 2019 to 2025, while the U.S. rose to 12 in 2025.

Average SAT score

1231

(Out of 1600)

1235

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SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	1231	1233
2024	1231	1230
2023	1225	1228
2022	1224	1229
2021	1224	1229
2020	1221	1226
2019	1223	1226
2018	1222	1226
2017	1221	1233
2016	1269	1306
2015	1255	1258

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SAT scores fell sharply in Texas private schools from 1269 in 2016 to 1231 in 2025, while the national average dropped from 1306 to 1233.

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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ACT Score Trends (2012-2025)

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	26	26
2024	26	26
2023	26	26
2022	26	26
2021	26	26
2020	26	25
2019	26	25
2018	26	25
2017	26	25
2016	26	25
2015	25	25
2013	25	25
2012	25	25

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Tuition & Aid

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,417

$14,121

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Tuition Cost Trends (2012-2025)

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	$11,983	$13,694
2024	$11,661	$13,340
2023	$11,315	$12,825
2022	$10,979	$12,321
2021	$10,759	$12,072
2020	$10,532	$11,784
2019	$10,289	$11,547
2018	$10,126	$11,280
2017	$9,952	$10,994
2016	$9,452	$10,614
2015	$9,102	$10,195
2013	$7,627	$9,766
2012	$7,396	$9,507

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Tuition up 27% in Texas, rising from $9,452 in 2016 to $11,983 in 2025.

Average Summer Program Cost

$667

$1,165

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Summer Program Cost Trends (2018-2025)

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	$666	$1,152
2024	$666	$1,128
2023	$633	$1,156
2022	$632	$1,102
2021	$610	$1,125
2020	$671	$1,217
2019	$502	$1,305
2018	$440	$1,108

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Summer cost up 51% in Texas, rising from $440 in 2018 to $666 in 2025 while the U.S. average was $1,152 in 2025.

Average % on Financial Aid

24%

35%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2012-2025)

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	23%	34%
2024	23%	34%
2023	24%	34%
2022	24%	33%
2021	24%	33%
2020	24%	32%
2019	23%	31%
2018	23%	30%
2017	22%	30%
2016	21%	29%
2015	21%	28%
2013	21%	27%
2012	20%	27%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,661

$7,682

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Financial Aid Grant Trends (2012-2025)

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	$4,337	$7,073
2024	$4,531	$6,930
2023	$4,079	$6,469
2022	$3,959	$6,289
2021	$3,796	$6,055
2020	$3,690	$5,921
2019	$3,396	$5,795
2018	$3,260	$5,456
2017	$3,153	$5,319
2016	$3,082	$5,105
2015	$3,281	$5,030
2013	$3,115	$4,951
2012	$3,480	$4,687

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Average Acceptance Rate

84%

85%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2012-2025)

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	84%	85%
2024	85%	85%
2023	85%	85%
2022	85%	85%
2021	85%	85%
2020	85%	85%
2019	84%	85%
2018	83%	85%
2017	83%	85%
2016	82%	85%
2015	81%	85%
2013	82%	85%
2012	83%	85%

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Average Endowment Size

$23.72 million

$40.87 million

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Endowment Trends (2018-2025)

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	$19 M	$40 M
2024	$22 M	$39 M
2023	$20 M	$39 M
2022	$20 M	$40 M
2021	$20 M	$40 M
2020	$22 M	$40 M
2019	$23 M	$40 M
2018	$27 M	$43 M

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Endowment down 8 million in Texas private schools, from $27 million in 2018 to $19 million in 2025.

Students by Ethnicity

0.71

0.65

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Diversity Score Trends

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	0.71	0.65
2024	0.71	0.65
2023	0.70	0.65
2022	0.70	0.64
2021	0.70	0.64
2020	0.70	0.64
2019	0.70	0.63
2018	0.70	0.63
2017	0.69	0.61
2016	0.69	0.61
2015	0.69	0.61

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Diversity score edged up in Texas private schools from 0.69 in 2016 to 0.71 in 2025, staying above the national 0.65.

# American Indian Students

1,094 Students

29,810 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

20,183 Students

264,325 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	6%	5%
2024	6%	5%
2023	6%	5%
2022	6%	4%
2021	6%	4%
2020	5%	4%
2019	5%	4%
2018	4%	4%
2017	4%	4%
2016	4%	4%
2015	4%	4%

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Asian enrollment up 2 points in Texas private schools, rising from 4% in 2016 to 6% in 2025.

# Hispanic Students

53,669 Students

506,539 Students

% Hispanic Students

16%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	16%	9%
2024	16%	9%
2023	16%	9%
2022	16%	8%
2021	16%	9%
2020	17%	9%
2019	17%	8%
2018	17%	8%
2017	17%	8%
2016	17%	8%
2015	17%	8%

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Hispanic share steady at 16% in Texas private schools from 2021 to 2025, while the national figure was 9% in 2025.

# Black Students

15,719 Students

415,485 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	5%	7%
2024	5%	7%
2023	4%	8%
2022	4%	7%
2021	4%	7%
2020	4%	8%
2019	5%	7%
2018	5%	7%
2017	5%	7%
2016	5%	7%
2015	5%	8%

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# White Students

137,788 Students

2,924,590 Students

% White Students

40%

52%

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White Student Percentage Trends

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	40%	52%
2024	41%	52%
2023	41%	52%
2022	43%	54%
2021	43%	54%
2020	43%	54%
2019	42%	56%
2018	43%	56%
2017	43%	58%
2016	43%	58%
2015	44%	58%

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White share down 3 points in Texas private schools, from 43% in 2016 to 40% in 2025.

# Hawaiian Students

500 Students

20,065 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

113,025 Students

1,472,829 Students

% of Others Students

33%

26%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Year	Texas (TX) Avg	National
2025	33%	26%
2024	32%	26%
2023	33%	25%
2022	31%	25%
2021	31%	25%
2020	31%	24%
2019	31%	24%
2018	31%	23%
2017	31%	22%
2016	31%	22%
2015	29%	21%

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Other-race share higher in Texas private schools, at 33% in 2025 versus 31% in 2016 and above the national 26%.

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars & Sports

Average Number of Extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

8 sports

7 sports

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Texas?

The top-ranked private schools in Texas include Cistercian Preparatory School, St. Stephen's Episcopal School, and Saint Mary's Hall.

How many private schools are located in Texas?

There are 2,103 private schools are located in Texas.

How much do private schools cost in Texas?

The average private school tuition in Texas is $12,008 for elementary schools and $13,756 for high schools

How diverse are private schools in Texas?

Approximately 42% 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?

57% of private schools in Texas are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Catholic.

Which private schools in Texas are often viewed compared to one another?

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