Grace Lutheran School Photo

Best Brenham Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 724 students in Brenham, TX (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,872 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Brenham, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Brenham, TX include Grace Lutheran School and St. Pauls Christian Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Brenham, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Brenham Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School Photo
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
1212 W Jefferson St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 836-2030
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Christian Day School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
305 W Third St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 836-1145
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students
2111 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 830-0991
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Church School
(Baptist)
302 Pahl St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 836-6411
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1

Overview

This Town (Brenham)
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
724 Students
350,030 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
49 Teachers
32,478 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
47%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,600
$14,004
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$950
$5,349
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
53,781 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%
# Black Students
12 Students
15,789 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
317 Students
137,959 Students
% White Students
44%
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
359 Students
112,988 Students
% of Others Students
50%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Brenham, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Brenham, TX include Grace Lutheran School and St. Pauls Christian Day School.
How many private schools are located in Brenham?
4 private schools are located in Brenham.
What percentage of students in Brenham go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Brenham are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brenham?
100% of private schools in Brenham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).
Which private schools in Brenham are often viewed compared to one another?

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