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Most Selective Private High Schools in Texas

Name: Texas Average Acceptance Rate Trends (High School)
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The average private high school acceptance rate in Texas is 80% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in Texas is LIH International School of Houston, with an acceptance rate of 5%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TX Schools Ranked: 168
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 5%–56%
TX School Avg.: 81%
National School Avg.: 85%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TX Schools Ranked: 168
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 5%–56%
TX School Avg.: 81%
National School Avg.: 85%

Texas Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data

Total Growth: +2.6% (+2% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Texas (TX) avg
2025	81%	80% (— 0 pp)
2024	81%	80% (▼ 1 pp)
2023	81%	81% (▼ 1 pp)
2022	81%	82% (— 0 pp)
2021	81%	82% (▲ 1 pp)
2020	81%	81% (▲ 1 pp)
2019	81%	80% (▲ 1 pp)
2018	80%	79% (— 0 pp)
2017	81%	79% (▲ 1 pp)
2016	80%	78% (▲ 3 pp)
2015	81%	75% (▼ 3 pp)
2013	80%	78% (▼ 1 pp)
2012	80%	79%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Texas (acceptance rate range: 5%–56%, avg 81%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 5% 75% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Texas average private high schools acceptance rate?

The Texas average private high schools acceptance rate is 80% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private high schools in Texas?

The top ranked private high schools in Texas include LIH International School of Houston, The Hockaday School and St. Mark's School Of Texas.

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