For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 343 students in Fayette County, TX (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,778 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fayette County, TX include St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School and Sacred Heart School.
100% of private schools in Fayette County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top-Ranked Fayette County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
545 E Pearl St
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-3223
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-3223
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School
(Catholic)
405 Black St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3080
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3080
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Tuition listed
Mt. Calvary Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
800 N Franklin Street
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-5913
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-5913
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Fayette County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Remnant Academy (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
3007 Cedar Creek Dr
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 639-1077
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 639-1077
Gr: PK-4 | 55 students
Overview
This County (Fayette County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
343 Students
349,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
41%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
28 Teachers
32,438 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$13,947
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
15,801 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
198 Students
138,065 Students
% White Students
58%
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
119 Students
112,745 Students
% of Others Students
35%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Fayette County, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Fayette County, TX include St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Fayette County?
3 private schools are located in Fayette County.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County?
100% of private schools in Fayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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