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Kingdom Collegiate Academy | DeSoto Campus
Turning Point Christian Academy

Desoto Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 560 students in Desoto, TX, 6% of all K-12 students in Desoto, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
83% of private schools in Desoto, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 560
  • Average Tuition: $14,633
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 78%
  • View Desoto, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 560
  • Average Tuition: $14,633
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 78%
  • View Desoto, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Desoto Private Schools (2026)

Kingdom Collegiate Academy | DeSoto Campus Photo
Kingdom Collegiate Academy | DeSoto Campus
Gr: K-12 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1708 N Westmoreland Road
Desoto, TX 75115
(214) 672-9200
(1)
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Map of Desoto Private School
Desoto Private School
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
301 E Beltline Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-6450
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Turning Point Christian Academy Photo
Turning Point Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1221 E. Parkerville Road
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1838
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Map of Clara Muhammad Academy
Clara Muhammad Academy
Gr: K-7 | 22 students
Islamic
1120 W Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-1101
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Map of Park Ridge Academy
Park Ridge Academy
Gr: NS | 20 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
415 E Parkerville Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-7913
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Map of Windsor Park Preschool
Windsor Park Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
750 W Pleasant Run Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-0693
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Desoto, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cross Of Christ Lutheran School
Cross Of Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 N Cockrell Hill Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 223-9586
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Map of Desoto Adventist Christian School
Desoto Adventist Christian School
Gr: 2-8 | 4 students
Seventh Day Adventist
235 N Cockrell Hill Rd
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 274-9789
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Map of Smithfield Learning Center Inc
Smithfield Learning Center Inc
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students
1624 Falcon Dr
Desoto, TX 75115
(562) 868-0075
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Desoto, TX Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
-33.3% (-3 schools) 10-yr
560
Students
-30.2% (-242 students) 10-yr
$14,633
Avg. Tuition
+13.4% (+$1,733) 5-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
+8.3% (+1 student) 10-yr
78%
Students of Color
+6.8% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-10.0% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Desoto)
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,109 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDesoto, TX Total Schools
20257
20249
20239
20227
20217
20208
20198
20189
201710
201610
20159
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# Students
560 Students
349,654 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202584183179
202472178172
202372179174
202275189185
202175185180
202073178171
201983185175
201885183172
201783191180
201683189178
201589178167
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% Students of Color
78%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202579%41%34%
202481%41%34%
202381%41%33%
202288%40%33%
202188%40%32%
202088%40%32%
201970%40%31%
201871%40%31%
201776%41%32%
201673%41%32%
201573%42%32%
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0.70
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20250.690.710.65
20240.690.710.65
20230.690.700.65
20220.700.700.64
20210.700.700.64
20200.700.700.64
20190.700.700.63
20180.700.700.63
20170.720.690.61
20160.720.690.61
20150.720.690.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,196 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
53,694 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20254%16%9%
20244%16%9%
20234%16%9%
20225%16%8%
20215%16%9%
20205%17%9%
20195%17%8%
20185%17%8%
20177%17%8%
20167%17%8%
20157%17%8%
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# Black Students
212 Students
15,739 Students
% Black Students
31%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202530%5%7%
202432%5%7%
202332%4%8%
202234%4%7%
202134%4%7%
202034%4%8%
201933%5%7%
201835%5%7%
201734%5%7%
201634%5%7%
201534%5%8%
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# White Students
188 Students
137,827 Students
% White Students
28%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202527%40%52%
202425%41%52%
202325%41%52%
202228%43%54%
202128%43%54%
202028%43%54%
201928%42%56%
201826%43%56%
201729%43%58%
201629%43%58%
201529%44%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
250 Students
112,827 Students
% of Others Students
37%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202539%33%26%
202439%32%26%
202339%33%25%
202233%31%25%
202133%31%25%
202033%31%24%
201934%31%24%
201833%31%23%
201729%31%22%
201629%31%22%
201529%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
65 Teachers
32,481 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20259:111:111:1
20249:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
201710:111:112:1
201610:111:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202510%47%55%
202410%47%54%
202310%46%54%
202210%46%54%
202110%46%54%
202029%45%54%
201920%45%53%
201820%45%53%
201720%45%53%
201615%44%52%
201520%43%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025131415
2024121415
2023121415
2022121415
2021121415
2020121415
2019151415
2018151415
2017121415
2016121415
2015121415
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025121213
2024121112
2023121111
2022121111
2021121111
2020121111
2019121111
2018121111
2017121010
2016111010
2015111010
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Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1231

SAT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025129012311233
2024129012311230
2023129012251228
2022129012241229
2021129012241229
2020129012211226
2019126512231226
2018126512221226
2017126512211233
2016124012691306
2015124012551258
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,633
$14,048

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$14,633$14,096$15,012
2024$9,450$11,363$13,254
2023$13,300$10,749$12,626
2022$13,300$10,383$12,187
2021$13,300$10,002$11,800
2020$12,900$9,827$11,512
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202510%23%34%
202410%23%34%
202310%24%34%
202210%24%33%
202110%24%33%
202010%24%32%
201910%23%31%
201833%23%30%
201732%22%30%
201623%21%29%
201530%21%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearDesoto, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202581%83%81%
202481%85%85%
202387%85%85%
202287%85%85%
202187%85%85%
201980%84%85%
201880%83%85%
201780%83%85%
201680%82%85%
201580%81%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Desoto, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Desoto, TX include Turning Point Christian Academy and Desoto Private School.
How many private schools are located in Desoto?
6 private schools are located in Desoto.
How diverse are private schools in Desoto?
Desoto private schools are approximately 78% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Desoto go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Desoto are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Desoto?
83% of private schools in Desoto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).
Which private schools in Desoto are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Desoto include: Turning Point Christian Academy vs. Desoto Private School

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