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Ellis County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,113 students in Ellis County, TX (there are 76 public schools, serving 48,574 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
86% of private schools in Ellis County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,113
  • Average Tuition: $8,820
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Ellis County, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,113
  • Average Tuition: $8,820
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 18%
  • View Ellis County, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Ellis County Private Schools (2026-27)

Ovilla Christian School Photo
Ovilla Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 462 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3251 Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-1177
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Map of Childrens Montessori Center
Childrens Montessori Center
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School
214 Dunn St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-6910
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Map of Ferris Christian Academy
Ferris Christian Academy
Gr: K-4 | 25 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
425 W. 6th Street
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8388
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Map of First Christian Day School
First Christian Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Disciples of Christ
1109 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-1952
(1)
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Mercy Preparatory Academy Photo
Mercy Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
(11)
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Catholic
506 E Marvin Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0956
(1)
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Waxahachie Preparatory Academy Photo
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1116 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0440
(4)
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Ellis County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. John School
St. John School
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Catholic
701 S Paris Street
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 878-5411
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
1,113 Students
349,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
151 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
48%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,820
$12,796
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,464
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
38 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
493 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
54%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
333 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
36%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Ellis County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Ellis County, TX is Ovilla Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Ellis County?
7 private schools are located in Ellis County.
How diverse are private schools in Ellis County?
Ellis County private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Ellis County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Ellis County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ellis County?
86% of private schools in Ellis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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