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Best Ellis County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 83%.
86% of private schools in Ellis County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # 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 (2026)

  • # 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)

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: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
(8)
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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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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ellis County, Texas

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearEllis County Total Schools
20257
20247
20237
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
1,113 Students
349,654 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025156183179
2024154178172
2023158179174
2022151189185
2021151185180
2020143178171
2019187185175
2018187183172
2017166191180
2016169189178
2015162178167
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% Average Students of Color
18%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202518%41%34%
202416%41%34%
202321%41%33%
202219%40%33%
202119%40%32%
202018%40%32%
201916%40%31%
201816%40%31%
201718%41%32%
201618%41%32%
201518%42%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
151 Teachers
32,481 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20257:111:111:1
20248:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202011:111:112:1
20199:111:112:1
20189:111:112:1
20179:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202543%47%55%
202470%47%54%
202350%46%54%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025121415
2024101415
2023101415
2022111415
2021111415
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
2017101415
2016101415
201591415
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1231

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025109012311233
2024109012311230
2023109012251228
2022109012241229
2021109012241229
2020109012211226
2019109012231226
2018109012221226
2017109012211233
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025222626
2024222626
2023222626
2022222626
2021222626
2020222625
2019222625
2018222625
2017222625
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,820
$14,048

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$8,020$14,096$15,012
2024$7,587$11,363$13,254
2023$4,750$10,749$12,626
2022$5,300$10,383$12,187
2021$5,300$10,002$11,800
2020$5,300$9,827$11,512
2019$5,300$9,511$11,293
2018$5,300$9,029$11,017
2017$5,300$8,700$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
7%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20257%23%34%
20245%23%34%
20235%24%34%
20225%24%33%
20215%24%33%
20205%24%32%
20195%23%31%
20185%23%30%
20175%22%30%
20165%21%29%
20153%21%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,343

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$3,000$4,337$7,073
2024$1,000$4,531$6,930
2023$1,000$4,079$6,469
2022$1,000$3,959$6,289
2021$1,000$3,796$6,055
2020$1,000$3,690$5,921
2019$1,000$3,396$5,795
2018$1,000$3,260$5,456
2017$1,000$3,153$5,319
2016$1,000$3,082$5,105
2015$1,000$3,281$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202590%83%81%
202494%85%85%
202394%85%85%
202294%85%85%
202194%85%85%
202094%85%85%
201994%84%85%
201894%83%85%
201794%83%85%
201698%82%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.590.710.65
20240.590.710.65
20230.600.700.65
20220.570.700.64
20210.570.700.64
20200.540.700.64
20190.520.700.63
20180.520.700.63
20170.360.690.61
20160.380.690.61
20150.360.690.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
20,196 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20252%6%5%
20242%6%5%
20231%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%6%4%
20203%5%4%
20191%5%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
48 Students
53,694 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20255%16%9%
20245%16%9%
20237%16%9%
20227%16%8%
20217%16%9%
20208%17%9%
20196%17%8%
20186%17%8%
201710%17%8%
201610%17%8%
201510%17%8%
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# Black Students
38 Students
15,739 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20254%5%7%
20244%5%7%
20234%4%8%
20224%4%7%
20214%4%7%
20204%4%8%
20195%5%7%
20185%5%7%
20173%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
493 Students
137,827 Students
% White Students
54%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202553%40%52%
202453%41%52%
202352%41%52%
202260%43%54%
202160%43%54%
202063%43%54%
201966%42%56%
201866%43%56%
201779%43%58%
201677%43%58%
201579%44%58%
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# 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
112,827 Students
% of Others Students
36%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEllis County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202536%33%26%
202436%32%26%
202336%33%25%
202227%31%25%
202127%31%25%
202022%31%24%
201921%31%24%
201821%31%23%
20177%31%22%
201610%31%22%
20157%29%21%
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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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