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Athens Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 229 students in Athens, TX, 7% of all K-12 students in Athens, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Athens, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Athens, TX (2026-27)

Map of Athens Christian Academy
Athens Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
2621 US Hwy 175E
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-5135
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Map of Athens Christian Preparatory Academy
Athens Christian Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Christian
2621 US HWY 175 E
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 386-0400
(1)
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Athens, TX Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
229
Students
$50,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Athens)
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,103 Schools
# Students
229 Students
349,926 Students
% Students of Color
13%
42%
0.25
0.71
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%
# Black Students
7 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
204 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
86%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1 Student
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
<1%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
48%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$50,000
$12,796
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,600
$5,464
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Athens, TX?
2 private schools are located in Athens, TX.
What percentage of students in Athens go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Athens are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Athens?
100% of private schools in Athens are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Athens are often viewed compared to one another?

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