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Best Baytown Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 839 students in Baytown, TX (there are 32 public schools, serving 23,996 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Baytown, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private school in Baytown, TX is St. Joseph Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
63% of private schools in Baytown, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Baytown Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1811 Carolina St
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 422-9749
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
4 Our Kids Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
7625 Garth Rd
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 422-1017
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Baytown Christian Academy
(Christian)
5555 N Main St
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 421-4150
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Baytown KinderCare
Baytown KinderCare Photo - Baytown KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
3410 Garth Rd.
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 422-4224
Gr: NS-PK
Day School For Little People
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2714 Ferry Rd
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 427-4754
Gr: PK-K | 96 students Tuition listed
Early Learning School
1407 Lacy Dr
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 422-4317
Gr: PK-2 | 42 students
First Baptist Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
505 Rollingbrook St
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 420-2740
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Grace Academy
(Christian)
5790 N Main St
Baytown, TX 77521
(281) 427-2345
Gr: PK-10 | 35 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Baytown, Texas

Baytown, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
San Jacinto Christian Academy (Closed 2004)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
301 Ilfrey
Baytown, TX 77520
(281) 420-8320
Gr: PK-K | 15 students

Overview

This Town (Baytown)
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
839 Students
349,786 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
58 Teachers
32,438 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
47%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,264
$13,943
Average % on Financial Aid
12%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,091
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
16%
# Black Students
58 Students
15,801 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
237 Students
138,065 Students
% White Students
28%
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
391 Students
112,733 Students
% of Others Students
47%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Baytown, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Baytown, TX is St. Joseph Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Baytown?
8 private schools are located in Baytown.
How diverse are private schools in Baytown?
Baytown private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Baytown go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Baytown are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Baytown?
63% of private schools in Baytown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Baytown are often viewed compared to one another?

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