Gardner Preparatory School

Gardner Preparatory School in Lancaster, TX serves 15 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
The co–ed school offers a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 supported by 4 teachers, enabling individualized instruction.
Established with a nonsectarian Christian orientation, the school provides a full PK–12 academic program.
Gardner Preparatory School enrolls 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for diversity.
The school is located in a rural area of Lancaster, providing private education in a less densely populated community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Gardner Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12

Student Body

Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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What schools are Gardner Preparatory School often compared to?
Gardner Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Valley Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Gardner Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Gardner Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Dallas County, TX is $15,579 for elementary schools and $19,045 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dallas County, TX is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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