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

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private high schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement serving 2,455 students in Texas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Texas.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement in Texas include Providence Catholic School, Sharp Academy, and Memorial Private School (6th - 12th).
The average tuition cost is $12,754, which is lower than the Texas private high school average tuition cost of $14,454.
92% of private high 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).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th)
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th) Photo - Low Stress. High Outcomes. Students have many opportunities to improve leadership and public speaking skills in our small low-stress learning environment at Memorial Private School.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(13)
14333 Fern Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 759-2288
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Poetry Community Christian School
Poetry Community Christian School Photo - Baseball! PCCS enjoys on-campus baseball and softball games!
(Christian)
(18)
18688 FM 986
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7227
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sharp Academy
Sharp Academy Photo
Special Education School (Christian)
(16)
8315 Indiana Ave
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 747-4277
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covenant Academy
Covenant Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
11711 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2233
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ovilla Christian School
Ovilla Christian School Photo - The OCS Lady Eagles volleyball team won the TAPPS 2A State Championship in 2023, making this the 5th state title for volleyball in the school's history.
(Christian)
3251 Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-1177
Gr: NS-12 | 462 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Catholic School
Providence Catholic School Photo - This newly renovated three story house located right on the campus is home to the library. It also includes a state-of-the-art computer lab.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
1215 N. St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 224-6651
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Marcos Academy
San Marcos Academy Photo - Competitive athletics program for boys and girls in middle and upper school (grades 6-12).
(Baptist)
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Divine Savior Academy
Divine Savior Academy Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
23857 Ronald Reagan Blvd
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 883-8410
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Heritage School
Heritage School Photo
(Christian)
310 Smokehouse Rd
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-6597
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Jesus Chapel School
Jesus Chapel School Photo - What it is all about - Growing closer to God
(5)
10200 Album Avenue
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 593-1153
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
235 Peterson Farm Road
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 895-0501
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sycamore Academy
Sycamore Academy Photo
106 S Old Betsy Rd
Keene, TX 76059
(817) 645-0895
Gr: K-12 | 157 students Extracurrculars: 3

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