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Largest Texas Private Schools

Name: Texas Average Students Per School Trends (All Private Schools)
Creator: Private School Review
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The average private school in Texas has 185 students (2026-27).

The largest private school in Texas is Sevenstar Academy, with 3,744 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TX Schools Ranked: 1,892
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,169–3,744
TX School Avg.: 185
National School Avg.: 175

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TX Schools Ranked: 1,892
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,169–3,744
TX School Avg.: 185
National School Avg.: 175

Texas Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-3.2%) (-6 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Texas (TX) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	179	183	▲ +5	▲ +2.8%
2024	172	178	▼ -1	▼ -0.6%
2023	174	179	▼ -10	▼ -5.3%
2022	185	189	▲ +4	▲ +2.2%
2021	180	185	▲ +7	▲ +3.9%
2020	171	178	▼ -7	▼ -3.8%
2019	175	185	▲ +2	▲ +1.1%
2018	172	183	▼ -8	▼ -4.2%
2017	180	191	▲ +2	▲ +1.1%
2016	178	189	▲ +11	▲ +6.2%
2015	167	178	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Texas (students range: 1,169–3,744, avg 185)

School Size Range: 966 3,744 Avg. School Size: 1,437

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Texas average private schools student size?

The Texas average private schools student size is 185 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the largest student size in Texas?

The top ranked private schools in Texas include Sevenstar Academy, Hua Xia Chinese School and Red Comet.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in Texas?

The private high school with the largest student size in Texas is Hua Xia Chinese School, with a value of 3000. The private elementary school with the largest student size is Hua Xia Chinese School, with a value of 3000.

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