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Ellis County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 796 students in Ellis County, TX.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Texas private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private high schools in Ellis County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ellis County Private High Schools (2026-27)

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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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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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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 High 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
3 Schools
# Students
796 Students
175,152 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
37%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
112 Teachers
18,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
49%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,950
$14,154
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,666
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.67
# American Indian Students
0 Students
784 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
13,058 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
26,603 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
29 Students
9,128 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
343 Students
88,970 Students
% White Students
56%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
211 Students
33,192 Students
% of Others Students
35%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Ellis County, TX?
The top ranked private high schools in Ellis County, TX is Ovilla Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Ellis County?
3 private high schools are located in Ellis County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Ellis County?
100% of private high schools in Ellis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private high schools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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