For the 2025-26 school year, there are 1,667 private daycares & preschools serving 273,541 students in Texas.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Texas include LIH- Lycée International de Houston, Austin Peace Academy, and The Clariden School.
The average tuition cost is $13,549, which is lower than the Texas average tuition cost of $14,056.
55% of private daycares & preschools in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Texas Private Daycares & Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4001 Adelphi ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 331-7806
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 331-7806
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Austin Peace Academy![Austin Peace Academy Photo Austin Peace Academy Photo]()

(Islamic)
5110 Manor Rd
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 926-1737
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 926-1737
Gr: PK-12 | 623 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11908 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 835-5983
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 835-5983
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 29 Acceptance rate listed
2203 N. Westgreen Blvd
Katy, TX 77449
(713) 290-9025
Katy, TX 77449
(713) 290-9025
Gr: PK-12 | 1,200 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10431 Hufsmith Rd.
Tomball, TX 77375
(832) 474-4214
Tomball, TX 77375
(832) 474-4214
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2216 NW Military Hwy
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 878-1000
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 878-1000
Gr: NS-12 | 802 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Clariden Ranch Road
Southlake, TX 76092
(682) 237-0400
Southlake, TX 76092
(682) 237-0400
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4900 Wichita Trail
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 293-2919
Flower Mound, TX 75022
(469) 293-2919
Gr: PK-12 | 641 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Coram Deo Academy![Coram Deo Academy Photo - More than 90% of families reenroll their students after experiencing the unique Christian, Classical, and Collaborative education model that sets us apart from the average Christian, charter, or college-preparatory academy. Coram Deo Academy Photo - More than 90% of families reenroll their students after experiencing the unique Christian, Classical, and Collaborative education model that sets us apart from the average Christian, charter, or college-preparatory academy.]()

Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
6930 Alpha Rd
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 385-6410
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 385-6410
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Coram Deo Academy![Coram Deo Academy Photo - Over 90% of families reenroll their students after experiencing the unique Christian, Classical, and Collaborative education model that sets us apart from the average Christian, charter, or college-preparatory academy. Coram Deo Academy Photo - Over 90% of families reenroll their students after experiencing the unique Christian, Classical, and Collaborative education model that sets us apart from the average Christian, charter, or college-preparatory academy.]()

(Christian)
9645 Independence Pkwy
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 854-1300
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 854-1300
Gr: PK-12 | 608 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
901 Cheek Sparger Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-4333
Colleyville, TX 76034
(817) 281-4333
Gr: PK-12 | 613 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5655 Creekside Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 516-3770
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 516-3770
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
4111 Sweetwater Boulevard
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 265-7888
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 265-7888
Gr: NS-8 | 608 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Kaufman Christian School![Kaufman Christian School Photo - Pre-K in this year's spirit shirt and underneath this year's theme, "Living in Love." Kaufman Christian School Photo - Pre-K in this year's spirit shirt and underneath this year's theme, "Living in Love."]()

(Christian)
401 N Shannon St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6111
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6111
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1215 Turner Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 942-2220
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 942-2220
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kingdom Collegiate Academy | Dallas Campus![Kingdom Collegiate Academy | Dallas Campus Photo Kingdom Collegiate Academy | Dallas Campus Photo]()

(Christian)
1821 W. Camp Wisdom Rd.
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 672-9200
Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 672-9200
Gr: NS-5 | 349 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2050 Cole Springs Road
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-3636
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-3636
Gr: PK-9 | 224 students Extracurrculars: 10 Acceptance rate listed
1301 S. Highway 377
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 294-2000
Argyle, TX 76226
(940) 294-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 1,307 student Avg. class size: 93 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
15950 Park Row
Houston, TX 77084
(832) 474-1013
Houston, TX 77084
(832) 474-1013
Gr: NS-12 | 588 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3003 Blue Ridge Dr.
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 774-5425
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 774-5425
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1740 FM 544 (Parker Rd)
Lewisville, TX 75056
(469) 962-6886
Lewisville, TX 75056
(469) 962-6886
Gr: NS-K Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2800 Custer Parkway
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-6322
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 234-6322
Gr: NS-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
7611 Park Lane
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 368-1465
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 368-1465
Gr: NS-8 | 224 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
18688 FM 986
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7227
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7227
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4004 Midway Rd
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 447-0532
Carrollton, TX 75007
(972) 447-0532
Gr: PK-12 | 760 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
600 S Jupiter Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 234-4679
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 234-4679
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
22601 Lutheran Church Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 351-8223
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 351-8223
Gr: NS-8 | 545 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Second Baptist School![Second Baptist School Photo - Class of 2024 celebrates their graduation from Second Baptist School! Second Baptist School Photo - Class of 2024 celebrates their graduation from Second Baptist School!]()

(Baptist)
6410 Woodway Dr
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 365-2314
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 365-2314
Gr: PK-12 | 1,188 student Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
7415 Menchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 447-1447
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 447-1447
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
6701 University Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 791-6583
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 791-6583
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10420 Hillcroft St.
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 551-8100
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 551-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 340 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Austin- TOWN AND COUNTRY CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI
Montessori School
3801 Keats Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 442-7722
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 442-7722
Gr: NS-K | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Austin- Twin Oaks Montessori
Montessori School
7804 Northwest Drive
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 467-8885
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 467-8885
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
15101 Avery Ranch Blvd
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 341-8000
Austin, TX 78717
(512) 341-8000
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Challenger School - Independence![Challenger School - Independence Photo - Challenger School - Independence Challenger School - Independence Photo - Challenger School - Independence]()

Daycare / Preschool
10145 Independence Parkway
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 642-2000
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 642-2000
Gr: NS-3
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Texas?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Texas include LIH- Lycée International de Houston, Austin Peace Academy, and The Clariden School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Texas?
1,667 private daycares & preschools are located in Texas.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Texas?
The average tuition cost is $13,549, which is lower than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,056.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Texas?
Texas private daycares & preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
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