Best Bell County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 2,580 students in Bell County, TX (there are 124 public schools, serving 76,086 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
76% of private schools in Bell County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 2,580
  • Average Tuition: $16,798
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Bell County, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 2,580
  • Average Tuition: $16,798
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Bell County, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Bell County Private Schools (2026)

Central Texas Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 398 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
4141 W FM 93
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 939-5700
(2)
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2109 W Avenue H
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 773-9485
Map of Memorial Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
4001 Trimmier Road
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 526-5403
(2)
Map of Providence Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 325 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2608 N Maim Street, Ste B-193
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 307-1165
(1)
St. Joseph Catholic Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
2901 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 634-7272
St. Marys Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1019 S 7th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 778-8141
(4)
Map of Belton Christian School
Gr: NS-7 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
3003 N Main St
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-2800
Map of Bethel Temple Learning Center
Gr: PK-1 | 68 students
Christian
3102 S Fort Hood Street
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 526-2042
(1)
Map of Childrens Tree House Learning Center
Gr: PK-1 | 150 students
5016 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 680-8377
Map of Creative Child Learning Arts Academy 2
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Daycare / Preschool
2300 S Clear Creek Rd Ste 300
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 245-8986
Map of Excellent Covenant Christian Academy
Gr: K-4 | 10 students
3621 E Veterans Memorial Blvd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 680-8277
Map of Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1007 Bacon Ranch Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 285-9625
Map of Greater Love Learning Academy Llc
Gr: PK-2 | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3400 Old Fm 440 Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 501-7379
Hill Country Arts Academy Photo
Gr: PK-9 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum
3507 Trimmier Road
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 213-0415
(1)
Map of Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
6608 West Adams Avenue
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 771-0787
(4)
Killeen Adventist Junior Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
3412 Lake Road
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 699-9466
(7)
Map of The Montessori Schools Of Central Texas
Gr: PK-3 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Montessori School (Christian)
5610 E Central Texas Expy # 2
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 771-1116
Map of Montessori Schools Of Central Texas(temple Campus)
Gr: PK-3 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1302 S 27th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 771-1116
Map of Oak Creek Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 90 students
1020 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 526-9299
Map of St. Francis Episcopal School
Gr: PK-K | 103 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
5001 Hickory Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 773-3009

Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
21 Schools
# Students
2,580 Students
349,654 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
208 Teachers
32,481 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1228
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,798
$14,048
Average Summer Program Cost
$130
$668
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$5,343
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$26 million
$43.61 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
76 Students
20,196 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
252 Students
53,694 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
16%
# Black Students
206 Students
15,739 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
853 Students
137,827 Students
% White Students
35%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
500 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
1,038 Students
112,827 Students
% of Others Students
42%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bell County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Bell County, TX include St. Joseph Catholic Academy, Immanuel Lutheran School, and Central Texas Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Bell County?
20 private schools are located in Bell County.
How diverse are private schools in Bell County?
Bell County private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Bell County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Bell County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bell County?
76% of private schools in Bell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Bell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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