Oldest Private Preschools in Texas

The average private preschool in Texas was founded around 1980 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Texas is Methodist Day School, founded in 1839.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # TX Schools Ranked: 1,031
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1839–1886
  • TX School Avg.: 1980
  • National School Avg.: 1971

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # TX Schools Ranked: 1,031
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1839–1886
  • TX School Avg.: 1980
  • National School Avg.: 1971
Show school map — Texas (year founded range: 1839–1886, avg 1980)
Year Founded Range: 1839 1901 Avg. Year Founded: 1882

Oldest Private Preschools in Texas (2026-27)

Map of Methodist Day School
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
407 N Bridge
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 576-6620
Holy Family Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
2601 Ave. N
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-6607
(2)
Salem Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 545 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
22601 Lutheran Church Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 351-8223
(10)
Map of St. Mary's Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Catholic
202 S Orange St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-3914
Cathedral School Of St. Mary Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
910 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-1480
(3)
Nazareth Academy Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
206 W Convent St
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 573-6651
Map of Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students
Catholic
2917 Austin St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 883-0857
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
315 N Seguin Ste. 300
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-1077
Map of First Baptist Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 245 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1615 W Louisiana St
Mckinney, TX 75069
(469) 452-6927
Map of St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Montessori School (Catholic)
507 S Camp St
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 379-2878
St. Marys Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
713 South Travis Street
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 893-2127
(1)
St. Michaels Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
208 N Mcleod St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 277-3854
Saint Mary's Hall Photo
#13(T13–T14)Saint Mary's Hall
Gr: PK-12 | 884 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
9401 Starcrest Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 483-9100
Zion Lutheran School Photo
#13(T13–T14)Zion Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6121 E. Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 363-1630
Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students
Catholic
313 S Texana St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4251
(1)
Map of Coker Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 203 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
231 E North Loop Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 494-5061
Map of St. Martins Lutheran School
Gr: NS | 120 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
606 W 15th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-4037
Allen Academy Photo
#18(T18–T20)Allen Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
3201 Boonville Rd
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 776-0731
(3)
Map of St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1009 Private Road 8012
Giddings, TX 78942
(512) 253-6358
San Antonio Academy Of Texas Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys
117 E French Pl
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-7331
(7)
Map of St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
103 E North St
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-8461
Map of St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
405 Black St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3080
Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
153 E 6th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2511
Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
101 N 3rd St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(151) 226-9997
Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
310 Orth St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-9000
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
600 S Coulter Dr
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 822-6641
(18)
Map of St. Joseph Catholic School - Continuation Campus
Gr: PK-12 | 328 students
Catholic
901 E Wm J Bryan Pkwy
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 822-6641
Map of St. Martin Hall
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students
Catholic
411 Sw 24th Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 431-3982
(1)
St. Mary's Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
520 Washburn St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-2313
(3)
St. Marys Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1019 S 7th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 778-8141
(4)
Map of Shiner Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Catholic
424 S. St. Ludmila
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3843
Map of St. Mary's Cathedral School
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students
Catholic
1200 S Washington St
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 376-9112
(1)
Map of St. Marys School
#32(T32–T33)St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Catholic
507 W. Spruce St.
West, TX 76691
(254) 829-5991
Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
209 E Greenwood St
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 775-3274
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
16075 N Evans Rd
Schertz, TX 78154
(210) 651-6811
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Texas average private preschools founding year?
The Texas average private preschools founding year is 1980 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Texas?
The top ranked private preschools in Texas include Methodist Day School, Holy Family Catholic School and Salem Lutheran School.

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