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Holy Family Catholic School Top 3 · Oldest Founding Date (TX)
Trinity Episcopal School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (TX)

Galveston Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 547 students in Galveston, TX, 7% of all K-12 students in Galveston, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Galveston, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Galveston Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of O'connell College Preparatory School
O'connell College Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
1320 Tremont Street
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5534
(3)
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Holy Family Catholic School Photo
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
2601 Ave. N
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-6607
(2)
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Trinity Episcopal School Photo
Trinity Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Episcopal
720 Tremont St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-9391
(2)
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Map of East End Preschool Inc
East End Preschool Inc
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
1903 Church St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-8638
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Map of Satori School
Satori School
Gr: PK-6 | 40 students
3008 Avenue O
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 207-0622
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Map of Upward Hope Academy
Upward Hope Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students
7100 Stewart Rd
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 457-9256
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Galveston, TX Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
547
Students
$8,113
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
42%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Galveston)
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,103 Schools
# Students
547 Students
349,970 Students
% Students of Color
42%
42%
0.68
0.71
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
16%
# Black Students
38 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
263 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
48%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
108 Students
113,025 Students
% of Others Students
20%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
80 Teachers
32,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
48%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,113
$12,798
Average % on Financial Aid
85%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,661
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Galveston, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Galveston, TX include Trinity Episcopal School and Holy Family Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Galveston?
6 private schools are located in Galveston.
How diverse are private schools in Galveston?
Galveston private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is same as the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Galveston go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Galveston are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Galveston?
50% of private schools in Galveston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Galveston are often viewed compared to one another?

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