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Best Texas Private Schools Belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement serving 3,585 students in Texas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Texas.
The top ranked private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Texas include Poetry Community Christian School, Sharp Academy, and Memorial Private School (6th - 12th).
The average tuition cost is $13,958, which is lower than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,048.
88% of private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 16

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 16

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Texas (2026)

Memorial Private School (6th - 12th) Photo
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th)
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
14333 Fern Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 759-2288
(13)
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Poetry Community Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
18688 FM 986
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7227
(21)
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Sharp Academy
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School (Christian)
8315 Indiana Ave
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 747-4277
(18)
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Ann & Nate Levine Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Jewish
18011 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75252
(972) 248-3032
(8)
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Covenant Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
11711 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2233
(6)
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Ilm Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 22
Islamic
1209 Conrad Sauer Dr
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 464-4720
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Ovilla Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 462 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3251 Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-1177
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Providence Catholic School
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
All-girls (Catholic)
1215 N. St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 224-6651
(1)
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San Marcos Academy
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
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Selwyn School
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
2270 Copper Canyon Road
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 382-6771
(2)
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Divine Savior Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 429 students
Sports: 7
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
23857 Ronald Reagan Blvd
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 883-8410
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Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
202 Hwy 71 W
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 988-1778
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Heritage School
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
310 Smokehouse Rd
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-6597
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Jesus Chapel School
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
10200 Album Avenue
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 593-1153
(5)
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Our Lady Of The Hills Regional Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
235 Peterson Farm Road
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 895-0501
(4)
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Sycamore Academy
Gr: K-12 | 157 students
Extracurriculars: 3
106 S Old Betsy Rd
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 645-0895
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Texas?
The top ranked private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Texas include Poetry Community Christian School, Sharp Academy, and Memorial Private School (6th - 12th).
How many private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are located in Texas?
16 private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are located in Texas.
How much do private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement cost in Texas?
The average tuition cost is $13,958, which is lower than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,048.
How diverse are private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Texas?
Texas private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement are religiously affiliated in Texas?
88% of private schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
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Private Schools
3,585
Students
$13,958
Avg. Tuition
30%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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