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Best Ellis County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,013 students in Ellis County, TX.
The top ranked private elementary school in Ellis County, TX is Ovilla Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Texas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private elementary schools in Ellis County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Ellis County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: NS-12
| 462 students
Ferris Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
425 W. 6th Street
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8388
Grades: K-4
| 25 students
First Christian Day School
(Disciples of Christ)
(1)
1109 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-1952
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Mercy Preparatory Academy
Mercy Preparatory Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
506 E Marvin Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0956
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy Photo - Race 4 Education
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(3)
1000 Butcher Road
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0440
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ellis County, Texas

Ellis County Private Schools (Closed)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Ellis County, TX?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Ellis County, TX is Ovilla Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Ellis County?
6 private elementary schools are located in Ellis County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Ellis County?
Ellis County private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 40%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Ellis County?
100% of private elementary schools in Ellis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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