The average private high 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%
70%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 41%
Most Selective Private High 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.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: 1-12
10600 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 346-8700
Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 346-8700
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 21%
Grades: K-12
3891 Hwy 30 W
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 438-8833
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 438-8833
Rank: #77.
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: #8 - 148. - 14.
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: #8 - 148. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-11
610 Brand Ln
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-3030
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 261-3030
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
4141 Spring Valley Road
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 628-5400
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 628-5400
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
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: #8 - 148. - 14.
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: #8 - 148. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
600 S Coulter Dr
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 822-6641
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 822-6641
Rank: #8 - 148. - 14.
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: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 2-12
6000 Custer Road Bldg 5
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 517-6730
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 517-6730
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: 6-12
2615 E Wallisville Rd
Highlands, TX 77562
(281) 426-5551
Highlands, TX 77562
(281) 426-5551
Rank: #1717.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 6-12
14333 Fern Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 759-2288
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 759-2288
Rank: #1818.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-12
One John Cooper Drive
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 367-0900
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 367-0900
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Dallas Academy![Dallas Academy Photo]( "Dallas Academy Photo")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: 1-12
950 Tiffany Way
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 324-1481
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 324-1481
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: PK-12
9401 Starcrest Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 483-9100
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 483-9100
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Kaufman Christian School![Kaufman Christian School Photo - Pre-K in this year's spirit shirt and underneath this year's theme, "Living in Love."]( "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
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6111
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
17001 Addison Rd
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 931-8325
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 931-8325
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Trinity Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: K-12
2190 FM79
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 785-9557
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 785-9557
Rank: #2424.
St. Stephen's Episcopal School![St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo - The St. Stephen's Chapel at sunset]( "St. Stephen's Episcopal School Photo - The St. Stephen's Chapel at sunset")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: 6-12
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1213
Rank: #2525.
St. Agnes Academy College Preparatory![St. Agnes Academy College Preparatory Photo - Come visit our new Science and Technology building!]( "St. Agnes Academy College Preparatory Photo - Come visit our new Science and Technology building!")
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 9-12
9000 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 219-5400
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 219-5400
Rank: #2626.
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Grades: K-12
11123 Cypress N Houston Rd
Houston, TX 77065
(281) 469-7745
Houston, TX 77065
(281) 469-7745
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
14900 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 448-8484
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 448-8484
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
12124 Ranch Rd 620 North
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 331-7036
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 331-7036
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
10737 Gateway Blvd W Suite 204
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 856-7243
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 856-7243
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
10420 Hillcroft St.
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 551-8100
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 551-8100
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
5800 Academy Way
Conroe, TX 77384
(936) 273-2555
Conroe, TX 77384
(936) 273-2555
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: K-12
1221 W Campbell Rd, # 209
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 516-8844
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 516-8844
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
11711 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2233
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2233
Rank: #3434.
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: 9-12
2700 W Sam Houston Parkway N
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 580-6000
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 580-6000
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
1400 Hemphill St
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 926-1745
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 926-1745
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Texas average private high schools acceptance rate is 83% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Texas?
The top ranked private high schools in Texas include LIH- Lycée International de Houston, The Hockaday School and St. Mark's School Of Texas.
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