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Best Ellis County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 772 students in Ellis County, TX.
The top-ranked private high school in Ellis County, TX is Ovilla Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Texas private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private high schools in Ellis County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Ellis County Private High 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
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
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy Photo - Race 4 Education
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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
772 Students
173,784 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
112 Teachers
18,387 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
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
$8,750
$14,454
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$4,916
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.67
# American Indian Students
n/a
784 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
13,079 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
26,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
16%
# Black Students
29 Students
9,174 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
343 Students
89,070 Students
% White Students
56%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
326 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
211 Students
32,015 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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