The average private school acceptance rate in Texas is 83% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Texas is LIH- Lycée International de Houston, with an acceptance rate of 5%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 5%
30%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 23%
Most Selective Private Schools in Texas (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 5%
Grades: NS-12
15950 Park Row
Houston, TX 77084
(832) 474-1013
Houston, TX 77084
(832) 474-1013
Rank: #22.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: PK-8
907 Runneburg Rd
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-6561
Crosby, TX 77532
(281) 328-6561
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 16%
Grades: PK-8
117 E French Pl
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-7331
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-7331
Rank: #44.
The Hockaday School![The Hockaday School Photo]( "The Hockaday School Photo")
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 18%
Grades: PK-12
11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 360-6526
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 360-6526
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-8
300 E Huntland Dr
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 454-0848
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 454-0848
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 1-12
10600 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 346-8700
Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 346-8700
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 6-12
104 Industrial Blvd Suite 102
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 303-5590
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 303-5590
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Texas Torah Institute
All-boys (Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 9-12
6506 Frankford Rd.
Dallas, TX 75252
(940) 642-7463
Dallas, TX 75252
(940) 642-7463
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 21%
Grades: K-12
3891 Hwy 30 W
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 438-8833
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 438-8833
Rank: #1010.
St. Gabriel's Catholic School![St. Gabriel's Catholic School Photo - St. Gabriel's Catholic School students engage in robotics as early as Pre-K 4 and can participate in competitive robotics beginning in 7th grade.]( "St. Gabriel's Catholic School Photo - St. Gabriel's Catholic School students engage in robotics as early as Pre-K 4 and can participate in competitive robotics beginning in 7th grade.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: PK-8
2500 Wimberly Lane
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 327-7755
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 327-7755
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: PK-8
15 St. Lukes Lane
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 826-0664
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 826-0664
Rank: #1212.
St. Michael's Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: 9-12
3000 Barton Creek Blvd
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 328-2323
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 328-2323
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Africa-care Academy
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-7
724 W 10th St
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 941-9111
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 941-9111
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Antioch Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-5
227 Eross
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 222-0159
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 222-0159
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-5
18106 Marsh Ln
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 662-0665
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 662-0665
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Creative Connections Chldrns C
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS
9302 Wilcrest Dr
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 568-1121
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 568-1121
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-10
3510 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 855-7312
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 855-7312
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-11
610 Brand Ln
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-3030
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-3030
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Goldberg Montessori School![Goldberg Montessori School Photo]( "Goldberg Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School (Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-K
4610 Bellaire Blvd.
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 723-3856
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 723-3856
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
4141 Spring Valley Road
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 628-5400
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 628-5400
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
The Greenwood Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
12135 Mighty Oak Dr
Houston, TX 77066
(281) 444-8747
Houston, TX 77066
(281) 444-8747
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-4
5617 Diamond Oaks Drive South
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 838-8393
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 838-8393
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Jesuit College Prep School
All-boys (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
12345 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 387-8700
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 387-8700
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-4
13334 Wallsville
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 493-3700
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 493-3700
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
North Central Texas Academy![North Central Texas Academy Photo - The NCTA 500-acre campus features many beautiful areas, such as this 7-acre walking garden.]( "North Central Texas Academy Photo - The NCTA 500-acre campus features many beautiful areas, such as this 7-acre walking garden.")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
3846 N Highway 144
Granbury, TX 76048
(254) 897-1361
Granbury, TX 76048
(254) 897-1361
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
North West Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K
1704 Crooked Lane
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 429-0237
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 429-0237
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
St. Anne Catholic School![St. Anne Catholic School Photo]( "St. Anne Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
375 North 11th Street
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 832-5939
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 832-5939
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
St. Francis Montessori Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
6280 Los Robles Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 842-1765
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 842-1765
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
600 S Coulter Dr
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 822-6641
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 822-6641
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-5
1707 W Bluff St
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-7555
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-7555
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
San Martin De Porres Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-3
905 N Texas Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 973-8642
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 973-8642
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
2310 Brightwater
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 261-7782
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 261-7782
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Southwest Christ High School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 7-12
7001 Benbrook Lake Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76132
(817) 294-9596
Fort Worth, TX 76132
(817) 294-9596
Rank: #13 - 3413. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-5
14120 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 531-6088
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 531-6088
Rank: #3535.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 2-12
6000 Custer Road Bldg 5
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 517-6730
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 517-6730
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas average private schools acceptance rate?
The Texas average private schools acceptance rate is 83% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Texas?
The top ranked private schools in Texas include LIH- Lycée International de Houston, Sacred Heart Catholic School and San Antonio Academy Of Texas.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Texas?
The most selective private high school in Texas is LIH- Lycée International de Houston, with an acceptance rate of 5%. The most selective private elementary school is LIH- Lycée International de Houston, with an acceptance rate of 5%.
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