Best Austin County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 330 students in Austin County, TX (there are 12 public schools, serving 5,804 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Austin County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Austin County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Private Schools in Austin County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Academy Of Bellville
(Christian)
12177 Hwy. 36
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-1811
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Marys Episcopal Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
24 N Masonic St
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-5551
Gr: K | 93 students Avg. class size: 10 students

Overview

This County (Austin County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
330 Students
349,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
32,438 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
15,801 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
209 Students
138,065 Students
% White Students
63%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
98 Students
112,745 Students
% of Others Students
30%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Austin County, TX?
2 private schools are located in Austin County, TX.
What percentage of students in Austin County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Austin County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Austin County?
100% of private schools in Austin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
Which private schools in Austin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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