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Burnet County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 621 students in Burnet County, TX (there are 12 public schools, serving 7,081 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
80% of private schools in Burnet County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Burnet County Private Schools (2026-27)

Faith Academy Marble Falls Photo
Faith Academy Marble Falls
Gr: PK-12 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
3151 E FM 1431
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-1333
(1)
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Map of First Baptist Christian School Marble Falls
First Baptist Christian School Marble Falls
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Baptist
501 12th St
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-3930
(1)
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Map of Living Word Academy
Living Word Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
918 2nd St
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-3339
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Map of St. Peter S Lutheran School
St. Peter S Lutheran School
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1803 Fm 1431
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-2253
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Map of Tierra Vista Montessori School
Tierra Vista Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Montessori School
2400 Commerce Street
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-7007
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
621 Students
349,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
69 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1162
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
19
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
30%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,900
$5,464
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%
# Black Students
5 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
343 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
55%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
244 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
39%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Burnet County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Burnet County, TX is Faith Academy Marble Falls.
How many private schools are located in Burnet County?
5 private schools are located in Burnet County.
How diverse are private schools in Burnet County?
Burnet County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Burnet County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Burnet County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burnet County?
80% of private schools in Burnet County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Which private schools in Burnet County are often viewed compared to one another?

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