Best Cameron County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,154 students in Cameron County, TX.
The top ranked private high schools in Cameron County, TX include Saint Joseph Academy and First Baptist School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Texas private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
86% of private high schools in Cameron County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Cameron County Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
1600 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-4854
Grades: PK-12
| 275 students
Saint Joseph Academy
Saint Joseph Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
101 Saint Joseph Drive
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-3581
Grades: 7-12
| 463 students
Destiny Christian Academy
(Christian)
2601 Bothwell Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 425-6794
Grades: K-9
| 86 students
1175 W Price Rd Ste 3
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2332
Grades: 1-11
| 26 students
Laguna Madre Christian Academy
Laguna Madre Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
30640 Holly Beach Rd
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-4446
Grades: PK-10
| 23 students
Marine Military Academy
Marine Military Academy Photo - MMA Leatherneck Football Team
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-9279
Grades: 8-12
| 234 students
Torchlight Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
304 S. 7th St.
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 545-9080
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cameron County, Texas

Cameron County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1914 N. Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-4430
Grades: PK-K
| 39 students
1190 Mackintosh Dr.
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 542-5222
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Cameron County, TX?
The top ranked private high schools in Cameron County, TX include Saint Joseph Academy and First Baptist School.
How many private high schools are located in Cameron County, TX?
7 private high schools are located in Cameron County, TX.
How diverse are private high schools in Cameron County, TX?
Cameron County, TX private high schools are approximately 77% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 35%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Cameron County, TX?
86% of private high schools in Cameron County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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