Northstar School Photo - Northstar Graduation held at the Colonial Country Club.

Best Arlington Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 2,890 students in Arlington, TX.
The top-ranked private high schools in Arlington, TX include Grace Preparatory Academy, The Oakridge School, and Pantego Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Texas private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
78% of private high schools in Arlington, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Arlington Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Burton Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
4611 Kelly Elliott Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 572-0081
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
3300 West Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 557-3399
Gr: K-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northstar School
Northstar School Photo - The Northstar sign greets you upon entry.
(5)
4620 Park Springs Blvd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 478-5852
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
The Oakridge School
The Oakridge School Photo - In the past five years, 100% of Oakridge's graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges.
(10)
5900 West Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 451-4994
Gr: PK-12 | 682 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pantego Christian Academy
Pantego Christian Academy Photo - 60 years of Christian Education.
(Christian)
(14)
2201 W Park Row Dr
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 460-3315
Gr: NS-12 | 782 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2201 W Park Row Dr
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 460-3315
Gr: PK-12 | 519 students
Schelastic Academy
Schelastic Academy Photo - Your child IS capable of achieving their goals! At Schelastic Academy we believe that every child is capable of achieving their academic goals within an engaging and consistent learning environment.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(4)
5732 WEST INTERSTATE 20
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 561-5255
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Flint Academy
Flint Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(4)
2111 Roosevelt Dr
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 277-0620
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
6900 US Hwy 287
Arlington, TX 76001
(817) 561-3500
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Arlington, Texas

Arlington, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
614 Hiett Ave
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 543-2630
Gr: PK-7 | 42 students
Grace Lutheran School (Closed 2015)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
308 W Park Row Dr
Arlington, TX 76010
(817) 274-1654
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
4141 SW Green Oaks Blvd.
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 572-1900
Gr: NS-PK
5200 S. Bowen Rd.
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 460-6071
Gr: K-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 12 students
4001 Little Road
Arlington, TX 76016
(817) 478-7091
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Arlington)
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,890 Students
173,781 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
279 Teachers
18,378 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
49%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,752
$14,535
Average Summer Program Cost
$325
$630
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$4,916
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.67
# American Indian Students
15 Students
784 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
238 Students
13,079 Students
% Asian Students
8%
8%
# Hispanic Students
263 Students
26,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
350 Students
9,174 Students
% Black Students
11%
5%
# White Students
1,705 Students
89,070 Students
% White Students
55%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
37 Students
326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
494 Students
32,032 Students
% of Others Students
16%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Arlington, TX?
The top-ranked private high schools in Arlington, TX include Grace Preparatory Academy, The Oakridge School, and Pantego Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Arlington?
9 private high schools are located in Arlington.
How diverse are private high schools in Arlington?
Arlington private high schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Arlington?
78% of private high schools in Arlington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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