Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,557 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos
About the School
- 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 (26-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,557 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Kindergarten enrollment far exceeds grades with 1,446 students in kindergarten, far more than any other grade at Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos.
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,557 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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: Verified school update
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).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos is San Marcos Center School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Wonderland School (2.2 miles away)
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Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Distance: 24.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
395 Lifegate Lane
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 372-0850
Distance: 30.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 29
Christian
670 Old Boerne Road
Bulverde, TX 78163
(830) 980-3267
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students
Christian
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Distance: 24.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
395 Lifegate Lane
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 372-0850
Distance: 30.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 29
Christian
670 Old Boerne Road
Bulverde, TX 78163
(830) 980-3267
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
220 Fm 1863
New Braunfels, TX 78132
(830) 629-1821
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Distance: 24.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
395 Lifegate Lane
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 372-0850
Distance: 30.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 29
Christian
670 Old Boerne Road
Bulverde, TX 78163
(830) 980-3267
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students
Christian
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Distance: 30.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 29
Christian
670 Old Boerne Road
Bulverde, TX 78163
(830) 980-3267
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students
Christian
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
Distance: 18.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
220 Fm 1863
New Braunfels, TX 78132
(830) 629-1821
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 144 students
Special Education School
120 Bert Brown Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students
Christian
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
20075 San Marcos Hwy
San Marcos, TX 78640
(678) 814-5042
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 144 students
Special Education School
120 Bert Brown Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 101 students
Vocational/Technical School (Islamic)
2800 Hwy Airport Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-6448
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 224 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
2050 Cole Springs Road
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-3636
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 144 students
Special Education School
120 Bert Brown Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students
Christian
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
20075 San Marcos Hwy
San Marcos, TX 78640
(678) 814-5042
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students
Christian
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
20075 San Marcos Hwy
San Marcos, TX 78640
(678) 814-5042
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
125 W Mccarty Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 667-6022
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
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7/
Top 50%10
1300 Girard St
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6400
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6400
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
125 Hwy 123
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-6031
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-6031
1.5 miles
Gr: PK | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1437 Post Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6450
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6450
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Goodnight Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Hwy 123
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6550
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6550
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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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