Caldwell County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 175 students in Caldwell County, TX (there are 15 public schools, serving 8,424 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 85%.
67% of private schools in Caldwell County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Islamic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Caldwell County (2026-27)

Map of The Gospel Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
2220 S Colorado St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 376-0005
Map of Lockhart Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
610 Westwood Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-5745

Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
175 Students
349,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
68%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
16%
# Black Students
41 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
23%
5%
# White Students
74 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
42%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
24 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
14%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Caldwell County, TX?
2 private schools are located in Caldwell County, TX.
What percentage of students in Caldwell County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Caldwell County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Caldwell County?
67% of private schools in Caldwell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Islamic).
Which private schools in Caldwell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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