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Cooke County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 350 students in Cooke County, TX (there are 20 public schools, serving 7,045 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Cooke County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Cooke County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
153 E 6th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2511
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Catholic
931 N Weaver St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5395
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
350 Students
349,970 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
32,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
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
50 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
212 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
61%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
80 Students
113,025 Students
% of Others Students
23%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cooke County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Cooke County, TX is Sacred Heart Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Cooke County?
2 private schools are located in Cooke County.
What percentage of students in Cooke County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Cooke County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cooke County?
100% of private schools in Cooke County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Cooke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Cooke County include: St. Mary School vs. Sacred Heart Catholic School, Sacred Heart Catholic School vs. St. Mary School

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