For the 2025 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon private high schools serving 9,145 students in Texas.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Texas include Trinity Valley School, Holy Cross of San Antonio, and Jesuit College Prep School.
The average tuition cost is $14,024, which is lower than the Texas private high school average tuition cost of $14,289.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Texas Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Students
Year
2216 NW Military Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 878-1000
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 878-1000
802 students
Year: n/a
4004 Midway Rd
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 447-0532
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 447-0532
760 students
Year: 2004
1708 N Westmoreland Road
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 672-9200
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 672-9200
158 students
Year: n/a
Antonian College Preparatory High School![Antonian College Preparatory High School Photo Antonian College Preparatory High School Photo]()

(Catholic)
6425 West Ave
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 344-9265
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 344-9265
728 students
Year: 2002
15415 Red Robin Road
San Antonio, TX 78255
(210) 695-2240
San Antonio, TX 78255
(210) 695-2240
343 students
Year: n/a
9750 Ferguson Rd
Dallas, TX 75228
(214) 324-3607
Dallas, TX 75228
(214) 324-3607
1,025 students
Year: n/a
The Briarwood School![The Briarwood School Photo - The Briarwood School is the premier school for students with diagnosed learning differences, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and/or ADHD. The Briarwood School Photo - The Briarwood School is the premier school for students with diagnosed learning differences, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and/or ADHD.]()

Special Education School
12207 Whittington Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 493-1070
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 493-1070
349 students
Year: n/a
3001 University Boulevard
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5661
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-5661
540 students
Year: 2015
Holy Cross of San Antonio![Holy Cross of San Antonio Photo - Holy Cross of San Antonio established 1957 Holy Cross of San Antonio Photo - Holy Cross of San Antonio established 1957]()

(Catholic)
426 N San Felipe Ave
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 433-9395
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 433-9395
300 students
Year: n/a
Jesuit College Prep School
All-boys (Catholic)
12345 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 387-8700
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 387-8700
1,108 students
Year: 2022
5000 Academy Drive
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-1330
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-1330
1,146 students
Year: 2016, 2017
Logos Preparatory Academy![Logos Preparatory Academy Photo - We offer a structured academic program which includes support for the students as well as the parents. Days not on campus, students are home working with their parent to complete assignments made by the classroom teachers. Logos Preparatory Academy Photo - We offer a structured academic program which includes support for the students as well as the parents. Days not on campus, students are home working with their parent to complete assignments made by the classroom teachers.]()

(Christian)
13303 Southwest Fwy
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 565-6467
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 565-6467
601 students
Year: n/a
5866 US Hwy. 87 E
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 648-2601
San Antonio, TX 78222
(210) 648-2601
94 students
Year: n/a
Esprit International School
Montessori School
4266 Interfaith Way
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 298-9200
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 298-9200
152 students
Year: n/a
2501 Central Pkwy A-19
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 688-5566
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 688-5566
19 students
Year: n/a
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Texas?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Texas include Trinity Valley School, Holy Cross of San Antonio, and Jesuit College Prep School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Texas?
16 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Texas.
How much do blue ribbon private high schools cost in Texas?
The average tuition cost is $14,024, which is lower than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,289.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Texas?
Texas blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 36%.
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