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Bay City Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 162 students in Bay City, TX, 4% of all K-12 students in Bay City, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Bay City, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Bay City Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Cross School - Bay City
Holy Cross School - Bay City
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School (Catholic)
2001 Katy Ave
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5632
(1)
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
3920 Dorris St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-2185
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Bay City, TX Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
162
Students
+21.8% (+29 students) 10-yr
$20,500
Avg. Tuition
30%
Students of Color
-25.0% (-10.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-38.5% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bay City)
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,108 Schools
# Students
162 Students
349,966 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBay City, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202581183179
202456178172
202349179174
202282189185
202182185180
202082178171
2019133185175
2018133183172
2017133191180
2016133189178
2015133178167
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% Students of Color
30%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBay City, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202530%41%34%
202434%41%34%
202359%41%33%
202241%40%33%
202141%40%32%
202041%40%32%
201935%40%31%
201835%40%31%
201740%41%32%
201640%41%32%
201540%42%32%
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0.63
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearBay City, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20250.630.710.65
20240.700.710.65
20230.720.700.65
20220.680.700.64
20210.680.700.64
20200.680.700.64
20190.650.700.63
20180.650.700.63
20170.650.690.61
20160.650.690.61
20150.650.690.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
20,195 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBay City, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20223%6%4%
20213%6%4%
20203%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%4%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%4%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
53,692 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBay City, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202514%16%9%
202420%16%9%
202335%16%9%
202226%16%8%
202126%16%9%
202026%17%9%
201922%17%8%
201822%17%8%
201722%17%8%
201622%17%8%
201522%17%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
15,738 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBay City, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20255%5%7%
20247%5%7%
20237%4%8%
20226%4%7%
20216%4%7%
20206%4%8%
20192%5%7%
20182%5%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
46 Students
137,814 Students
% White Students
28%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBay City, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202528%40%52%
202441%41%52%
202329%41%52%
202247%43%54%
202147%43%54%
202047%43%54%
201951%42%56%
201851%43%56%
201751%43%58%
201651%43%58%
201551%44%58%
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# 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
85 Students
112,837 Students
% of Others Students
52%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBay City, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202552%33%26%
202431%32%26%
202327%33%25%
202218%31%25%
202118%31%25%
202018%31%24%
201922%31%24%
201822%31%23%
201722%31%22%
201622%31%22%
201522%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
32,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBay City, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20258:111:111:1
20247:111:111:1
20236:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201913:111:112:1
201813:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,500
$14,031
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bay City, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Bay City, TX is Holy Cross School - Bay City.
How many private schools are located in Bay City?
2 private schools are located in Bay City.
What percentage of students in Bay City go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Bay City are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bay City?
100% of private schools in Bay City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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