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Best Ellis County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,089 students in Ellis County, TX (there are 76 public schools, serving 48,574 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Ellis County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private school in Ellis County, TX is Ovilla Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
86% of private schools in Ellis County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Disciples of Christ).

Top-Ranked Ellis County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ovilla Christian School
Ovilla Christian School Photo - The OCS Lady Eagles volleyball team won the TAPPS 2A State Championship in 2023, making this the 5th state title for volleyball in the school's history.
(Christian)
3251 Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-1177
Gr: NS-12 | 462 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens Montessori Center
Montessori School
214 Dunn St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-6910
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Ferris Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
425 W. 6th Street
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8388
Gr: K-4 | 25 students Tuition listed
First Christian Day School
(Disciples of Christ)
(1)
1109 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-1952
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mercy Preparatory Academy
Mercy Preparatory Academy Photo
(Christian)
(7)
108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
506 E Marvin Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0956
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
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Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(4)
1116 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0440
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Ellis County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
701 S Paris Street
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 878-5411
Gr: K-12 | 207 students

Overview

This County (Ellis County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,089 Students
349,790 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
151 Teachers
32,404 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
47%
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
$8,020
$13,974
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,116
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
38 Students
15,813 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
493 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
54%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
333 Students
112,501 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 41%.
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 Disciples of Christ).
Which private schools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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