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Best Cameron County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private schools serving 2,643 students in Cameron County, TX (there are 171 public schools, serving 94,110 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Cameron County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Cameron County, TX include Episcopal Day School, Kenmont Montessori School, and First Baptist School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private schools in Cameron County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Cameron County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
34 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-5231
Gr: K-6 | 187 students Avg. class size: 20 students
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
1600 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-4842
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Kenmont Montessori School
Montessori School
2734 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-0500
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
St. Albans Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
1417 E Austin Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-3236
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students
St. Anthony Catholic School
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(Catholic)
(1)
1015 E Harrison Avenue
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-2486
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Joseph Academy
Saint Joseph Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
101 Saint Joseph Drive
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-3581
Gr: 7-12 | 463 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Catholic School
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(Catholic)
1300 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 546-1805
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6
Brownsville Montessori Academy
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Montessori School
36 S Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-1952
Gr: PK-4 | 52 students Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
1815 N 7th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-1882
Gr: K-8 | 163 students
Christ's Harbor Christian School
(Christian)
1441 Santa Isabel Blvd
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-5595
Gr: NS-3 | 7 students
Guadalupe Regional Middle School
(Catholic)
1214 Lincoln Street
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 504-5568
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
1175 W Price Rd Ste 3
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2332
Gr: 1-11 | 26 students
Laguna Madre Christian Academy
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(Christian)
30640 Holly Beach Rd
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-4446
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Little Warriors Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
350 W. Ruben M. Torres blvd
Brownsville, TX 78523
(956) 548-2223
Gr: NS | 45 students Sports: 10
Marine Military Academy
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All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-9210
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
3943 Bourbon St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
204 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-7576
Gr: K | 3 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cameron County, Texas

Cameron County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2601 Bothwell Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
Gr: NS | 86 students
244 Resaca Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 546-4486
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Tuition listed
2850 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 544-7982
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
1914 N. Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-4430
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
1190 Mackintosh Dr.
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 542-5222
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students

Overview

This County (Cameron County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,643 Students
349,790 Students
% Average Students of Color
85%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
241 Teachers
32,404 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1120
(Out of 1600)
1231

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,506
$13,974
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$666
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,500
$5,116
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$1.5 million
$43.09 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
55 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,928 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
16%
# Black Students
52 Students
15,813 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
378 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
13%
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
522 Students
112,501 Students
% of Others Students
18%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Cameron County, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Cameron County, TX include Episcopal Day School, Kenmont Montessori School, and First Baptist School.
How many private schools are located in Cameron County?
17 private schools are located in Cameron County.
How diverse are private schools in Cameron County?
Cameron County private schools are approximately 85% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Cameron County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Cameron County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cameron County?
71% of private schools in Cameron County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Cameron County are often viewed compared to one another?

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