Best Bell County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private preschools serving 2,294 students in Bell County, TX.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Texas private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
81% of private preschools in Bell County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 2,294
  • Average Tuition: $7,877
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Bell County, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 2,294
  • Average Tuition: $7,877
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 38%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Bell County, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Bell County Private Preschools (2026-27)

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
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 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 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 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
16 Schools
# Students
2,294 Students
273,358 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
177 Teachers
24,402 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
45%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 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
$7,877
$11,689
Average Summer Program Cost
$130
$578
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,965
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.69
# American Indian Students
5 Students
812 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
12,429 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
228 Students
37,329 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
159 Students
10,591 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
697 Students
99,890 Students
% White Students
32%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
395 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
998 Students
104,124 Students
% of Others Students
46%
39%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Bell County, TX?
The top ranked private preschools in Bell County, TX include Immanuel Lutheran School, Central Texas Christian School, and Providence Preparatory School.
How many private preschools are located in Bell County?
16 private preschools are located in Bell County.
How diverse are private preschools in Bell County?
Bell County private preschools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Bell County?
81% of private preschools in Bell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Bell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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