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Oldest Private Preschools in Texas

The average private preschool in Texas was founded around 1980 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Texas is Holy Family Catholic School, founded in 1847.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # TX Schools Ranked: 1,076
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1847–1884
  • TX School Avg.: 1979
  • National School Avg.: 1970

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # TX Schools Ranked: 1,076
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1847–1884
  • TX School Avg.: 1979
  • National School Avg.: 1970
Show school map — Texas (year founded range: 1847–1884, avg 1979)
Year Founded Range: 1847 1900 Avg. Year Founded: 1881

Oldest Private Preschools in Texas (2026-27)

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Holy Family Catholic School Photo
#1Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
2601 Ave. N
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-6607
(2)
1847year founded
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Salem Lutheran School Photo
#2 Salem Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 545 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
22601 Lutheran Church Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 351-8223
(10)
1853year founded
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Map of St. Mary's Elementary School
#3St. Mary's Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
202 S Orange St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-3914
1856year founded
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Map of First Faith Preschool & Kindergarten
#4First Faith Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
777 N Walnut Creek Dr
Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 473-2785
1859year founded
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Cathedral School Of St. Mary Photo
#5Cathedral School Of St. Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
910 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-1480
(3)
1866year founded
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Nazareth Academy Catholic School Photo
#6Nazareth Academy Catholic School
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
1867year founded
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Map of Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level
#7(T7–T8)Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students
Catholic
2917 Austin St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 883-0857
1871year founded
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Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School Photo
#7(T7–T8)Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School
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
1871year founded
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Map of St. James Catholic School
#9St. 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
1872year founded
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
#10Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 532 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18926 Klein Church Rd
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-5810
1874year founded
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St. Marys Catholic School Photo
#11(T11–T12)St. Marys Catholic School
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)
1877year founded
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St. Michaels Catholic School Photo
#11(T11–T12)St. Michaels Catholic School
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
1877year founded
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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
1879year founded
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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
1879year founded
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Map of St. Peter's Episcopal School
#15St. Peter's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-K | 143 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
321 Saint Peter St
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-0257
1881year founded
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Map of Hondo First Baptist Church School
#16(T16–T18)Hondo First Baptist Church School
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2400 Avenue P
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-5506
1882year founded
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
#16(T16–T18)Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students
Catholic
313 S Texana St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4251
(1)
1882year founded
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
#16(T16–T18)Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6101 Fm 1105
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 863-5345
1882year founded
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Map of Our Lady Of Refuge Catholic School
#19Our Lady Of Refuge Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 99 students
Catholic
577 Washington St
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 773-3531
1883year founded
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Map of St. Martins Lutheran School
#20St. 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
1884year founded
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Allen Academy Photo
#21(T21–T23)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)
1886year founded
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Map of St. John Lutheran School
#21(T21–T23)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
1886year founded
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San Antonio Academy Of Texas Photo
#21(T21–T23)San Antonio Academy Of Texas
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)
1886year founded
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Map of St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School
#24St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
405 Black St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3080
1889year founded
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
#25(T25–T26)Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Catholic
153 E 6th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2500
1890year founded
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
#25(T25–T26)St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
101 N 3rd St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(151) 226-9997
1890year founded
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Map of First Baptist Child Development Center
#27(T27–T28)First Baptist Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 132 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
2104 W Louisiana Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 683-0638
1892year founded
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Map of Westminster Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
#27(T27–T28)Westminster Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
8200 Devonshire Dr
Dallas, TX 75209
(214) 350-6155
1892year founded
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St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
#29(T29–T30)St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
600 S Coulter Dr
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 822-6641
(18)
1894year founded
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School - Continuation Campus
#29(T29–T30)St. Joseph Catholic School - Continuation Campus
Gr: PK-12 | 328 students
Catholic
901 E Wm J Bryan Pkwy
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 822-6641
1894year founded
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St. Mary's Catholic School Photo
#31St. Mary's Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
520 Washburn St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-2313
(3)
1896year founded
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St. Marys Catholic School Photo
#32(T32–T33)St. Marys Catholic School
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)
1897year founded
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Map of Shiner Catholic School
#32(T32–T33)Shiner Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Catholic
424 S. St. Ludmila
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3843
1897year founded
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Map of St. Marys School
#34St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Catholic
507 W. Spruce St.
West, TX 76691
(254) 829-5991
1899year founded
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Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo
#35Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
209 E Greenwood St
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 775-3274
1900year founded
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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 Holy Family Catholic School, Salem Lutheran School and St. Mary's Elementary School.

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