Hill Country Christian School's mission is for faculty and staff to work in partnership with parents to nurture character and spiritual development in our students through a Bible-based, goal oriented, academic curriculum.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,557 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Campus Size
7
Student Body
Total Students
1,557 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Hill Country Christian School's mission is for faculty and staff to work in partnership with parents to nurture character and spiritual development in our students through a Bible-based, goal oriented, academic curriculum.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos often compared to?
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos is often viewed alongside schools like San Marcos Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos's ranking?
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos?
The application deadline for Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/22/2024
Very pleased with HCCS. They are doing things the right way. Our daughter started her 1st year of high school and is doing excellent in the classroom and in athletics. "And without faith, it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."Heb 11:6 Highly recommended. Great Value.
5 2/7/2022
This is our daughter`s second year at HCCS and we couldn`t be happier with our decision to enroll her here. We had "shopped" around and visited a few other schools in the area but God has placed us here. They are affordable with a loving and professional staff. Highly recommended.
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