Hillander School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Hillander School in Midland, TX serves 314 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a nonsectarian, midsize city setting.
Established in 1961, the school offers elementary education with a special program emphasis in the Hillander neighborhood.
The student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by a faculty of 17 teachers.
Approximately 10.6% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in the Midland community.
Hillander School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for enrollment size and founding date.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked TX School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 314 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Hillander School
Pre-K	80
Kind	38
1	38
2	32
3	36
4	33
5	36
6	21

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Pre-K largest at 80 students, far more than any other grade at Hillander School.

Year Founded

1961

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Student Body

Total Students

314 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Hillander School is often viewed alongside schools like Midland Christian School by visitors of our site.

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Hillander School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Hillander School?

The application deadline for Hillander School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Hillander School located?

Hillander School is located in the Hillander neighborhood of Midland, TX.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Texas is $12,445 for elementary schools and $14,154 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Texas is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).