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Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Texas

The average private elementary 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% 50% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 28%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Texas (2025)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
LIH- Lycée International de Houston
LIH- Lycée International de Houston Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(843)
Acceptance Rate: 5%
Grades: NS-12
15950 Park Row
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
Rank: #33.
San Antonio Academy Of Texas
San Antonio Academy Of Texas Photo - Established in 1886, San Antonio Academy provides an exceptional education intentionally crafted for boys, Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.
All-boys
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 16%
Grades: PK-8
117 E French Pl
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-7331
Rank: #44.
The Hockaday School
The Hockaday School Photo
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 18%
Grades: PK-12
11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 360-6526
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
St. Francis School
St. Francis School Photo - Our amazing SFS faculty and staff!
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-8
300 E Huntland Dr
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 454-0848
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
St. Mark's School Of Texas
St. Mark's School Of Texas Photo - St. Mark's School of Texas campus
All-boys (Episcopal)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 1-12
10600 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 346-8700
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 6-12
104 Industrial Blvd Suite 102
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 303-5590
Rank: #88.
Alpha Omega Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 21%
Grades: K-12
3891 Hwy 30 W
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 438-8833
Rank: #99.
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.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: PK-8
2500 Wimberly Lane
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 327-7755
Rank: #1010.
St. Lukes Episcopal School
St. Lukes Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: PK-8
15 St. Lukes Lane
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 826-0664
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
Africa-care Academy
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-7
724 W 10th St
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 941-9111
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
Antioch Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-5
227 Eross
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 222-0159
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
Choices Leadership Academy
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-5
18106 Marsh Ln
Dallas, TX 75287
(972) 662-0665
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
El Paso Adventist Junior Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-10
3510 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 855-7312
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
Everest Academy
(Islamic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-11
610 Brand Ln
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-3030
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
Greenhill School
Greenhill School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
4141 Spring Valley Road
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 628-5400
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
Haltom Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-4
5617 Diamond Oaks Drive South
Haltom City, TX 76117
(817) 838-8393
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
Kingdom Kids
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-4
13334 Wallsville
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 493-3700
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
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.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
3846 N Highway 144
Granbury, TX 76048
(254) 897-1361
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
St. Anne Catholic School
St. Anne Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
375 North 11th Street
Beaumont, TX 77702
(409) 832-5939
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
600 S Coulter Dr
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 822-6641
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
St. Paul's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-5
1707 W Bluff St
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-7555
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
San Martin De Porres Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-3
905 N Texas Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 973-8642
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
Southwest Christ High School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 7-12
7001 Benbrook Lake Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76132
(817) 294-9596
Rank: #11 - 2511. - 25.
Yorkshire Academy
Yorkshire Academy Photo - Yorkshire Academy, a spirited preschool and elementary school.
(28)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-5
14120 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 531-6088
Rank: #2626.
Spring Creek Academy
Spring Creek Academy Photo
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 2-12
6000 Custer Road Bldg 5
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 517-6730
Rank: #2727.
Chinquapin Preparatory School
Chinquapin Preparatory School Photo - One of our Creativity Week groups choreographing a dance.
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: 6-12
2615 E Wallisville Rd
Highlands, TX 77562
(281) 426-5551
Rank: #2828.
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th)
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th) Photo - Low Stress. High Outcomes. Students have many opportunities to improve leadership and public speaking skills in our small low-stress learning environment at Memorial Private School.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 6-12
14333 Fern Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 759-2288
Rank: #2929.
The John Cooper School
The John Cooper School Photo - The Rock Math & Science Center
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-12
One John Cooper Drive
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 367-0900
Rank: #3030.
Annunciation Orthodox School
Annunciation Orthodox School Photo
(Greek Orthodox)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 41%
Grades: NS-8
3600 Yoakum Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 470-5600
Rank: #3131.
Presbyterian School
Presbyterian School Photo - Middle School students participate in the School's BYOiPad program. Each student has his/her own iPad to complete class work and assignments. Other digital resources for learning include laptops, Smart Boards, and Apple TV.
(Presbyterian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: PK-8
40 Oakdale Street
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 520-0284
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Dallas Academy
Dallas Academy Photo
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: 1-12
950 Tiffany Way
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 324-1481
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Saint Mary's Hall
Saint Mary's Hall Photo - Saint Mary's Hall
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: PK-12
9401 Starcrest Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 483-9100
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Kaufman Christian School
Kaufman Christian School Photo - Pre-K in this year's spirit shirt and underneath this year's theme, "Living in Love."
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
401 N Shannon St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6111
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
River Oaks Baptist School
River Oaks Baptist School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
2300 Willowick Rd
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 623-6938
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Texas average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Texas average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 83% for 2025.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Texas?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Texas include LIH- Lycée International de Houston, Sacred Heart Catholic School and San Antonio Academy Of Texas.

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