Best Gainesville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 134 students in Gainesville, TX (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,557 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Gainesville, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Gainesville, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Gainesville, TX (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
931 N Weaver St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5395
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students

Overview

This Town (Gainesville)
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
134 Students
349,790 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
32,404 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
15,813 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
52 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
39%
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
43 Students
112,501 Students
% of Others Students
32%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Gainesville, TX?
1 private schools are located in Gainesville, TX.
What percentage of students in Gainesville go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Gainesville are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gainesville?
100% of private schools in Gainesville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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