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Brenham Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 724 students in Brenham, TX, 13% of all K-12 students in Brenham, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 724
  • Average Tuition: $3,600
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Brenham, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 724
  • Average Tuition: $3,600
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students of Color: 14%
  • View Brenham, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Brenham Private Schools (2026-27)

Grace Lutheran School Photo
Grace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1212 W Jefferson St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 836-2030
(3)
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Map of St. Pauls Christian Day School
St. Pauls Christian Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
305 W Third St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 836-1145
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Citadel Christian School Photo
Citadel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
2111 S Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 830-0991
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Map of First Baptist Church School
First Baptist Church School
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
302 Pahl St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 836-6411
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Brenham, TX Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
724
Students
-4.2% (-32 students) 10-yr
$3,600
Avg. Tuition
+63.6% (+$1,400) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
+37.5% (+3 students) 10-yr
14%
Students of Color
+16.7% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-31.8% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brenham)
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,108 Schools
# Students
724 Students
349,966 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025177183179
2024166178172
2023162179174
2022149189185
2021149185180
2020149178171
2019119185175
2018119183172
2017176191180
2016189189178
2015189178167
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% Students of Color
14%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202513%41%34%
202412%41%34%
202318%41%33%
202217%40%33%
202117%40%32%
202017%40%32%
201916%40%31%
201816%40%31%
201711%41%32%
201612%41%32%
201512%42%32%
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0.57
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20250.570.710.65
20240.570.710.65
20230.580.700.65
20220.580.700.64
20210.580.700.64
20200.580.700.64
20190.520.700.63
20180.520.700.63
20170.560.690.61
20160.550.690.61
20150.550.690.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
20,195 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20231%6%5%
20221%6%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%4%4%
20172%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
32 Students
53,692 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20255%16%9%
20245%16%9%
20235%16%9%
20225%16%8%
20215%16%9%
20205%17%9%
20195%17%8%
20185%17%8%
20172%17%8%
20162%17%8%
20152%17%8%
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# Black Students
12 Students
15,738 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20233%4%8%
20224%4%7%
20214%4%7%
20204%4%8%
20194%5%7%
20184%5%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
317 Students
137,814 Students
% White Students
44%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202545%40%52%
202446%41%52%
202348%41%52%
202256%43%54%
202156%43%54%
202056%43%54%
201965%42%56%
201865%43%56%
201745%43%58%
201642%43%58%
201542%44%58%
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# 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
112,837 Students
% of Others Students
50%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202547%33%26%
202446%32%26%
202343%33%25%
202234%31%25%
202134%31%25%
202034%31%24%
201924%31%24%
201824%31%23%
201749%31%22%
201653%31%22%
201553%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
49 Teachers
32,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202514:111:111:1
202415:111:111:1
202314:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201911:111:112:1
201811:111:112:1
201720:111:112:1
201622:111:112:1
201522:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202567%47%55%
202470%47%54%
202370%46%54%
202210%46%54%
202110%46%54%
202010%45%54%
201910%45%53%
201810%45%53%
201710%45%53%
201610%44%52%
201510%43%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025111415
2024101415
2023101415
2022121415
2021121415
2020121415
2019121415
2018121415
2017121415
201681415
201581415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,600
$14,031

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$3,600$14,096$15,012
2024$3,600$11,363$13,254
2023$3,600$10,749$12,626
2022$2,200$10,383$12,187
2021$2,200$10,002$11,800
2020$2,200$9,827$11,512
2019$2,200$9,511$11,293
2018$2,200$9,029$11,017
2017$2,200$8,700$10,708
2016$2,200$8,409$10,356
2015$2,200$7,930$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202555%23%34%
202455%23%34%
202355%24%34%
202247%24%33%
202147%24%33%
202047%24%32%
201947%23%31%
201847%23%30%
201747%22%30%
201647%21%29%
201547%21%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$950
$5,325

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$1,050$4,337$7,073
2024$1,050$4,531$6,930
2023$1,050$4,079$6,469
2022$1,348$3,959$6,289
2021$1,348$3,796$6,055
2020$1,348$3,690$5,921
2019$1,348$3,396$5,795
2018$1,348$3,260$5,456
2017$1,348$3,153$5,319
2016$1,348$3,082$5,105
2015$1,348$3,281$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrenham, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202595%83%81%
202495%85%85%
202395%85%85%
2022100%85%85%
2021100%85%85%
2020100%85%85%
2019100%84%85%
2018100%83%85%
2017100%83%85%
2016100%82%85%
2015100%81%85%
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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 St. Pauls Christian Day School and Grace Lutheran 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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