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Best Galveston County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 private schools serving 3,295 students in Galveston County, TX (there are 96 public schools, serving 66,731 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Galveston County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Galveston County, TX include Life Lutheran School, Holy Family Catholic School, and Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $7,776, which is lower than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $13,974.
58% of private schools in Galveston County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Galveston County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
O'connell College Preparatory School
(Catholic)
(3)
1320 Tremont Street
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5534
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Aspire Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
705 FM 517 E
Dickinson, TX 77539
(713) 805-6623
Gr: PK-10 | 37 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bay Area Christian School
(Baptist)
(2)
4800 W Main St
League City, TX 77573
(281) 332-4814
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
2601 Ave. N
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-6607
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Life Lutheran School
Life Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(4)
4425 Fm 2351 Rd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-0481
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
(Catholic)
1600 9th Ave N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 945-3326
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Trinity Episcopal School
Trinity Episcopal School Photo - Music Class during Covid
(Episcopal)
(2)
720 Tremont St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 392-0764
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9
True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson
(Catholic)
(2)
400 Fm 517 Rd E
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 337-5212
Gr: K-8 | 160 students
Abundant Life Christian School
Abundant Life Christian School Photo
(Christian)
5130 Hallam Road
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-8773
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arcadia First Baptist Christian School
Arcadia First Baptist Christian School Photo - Arcadia First Baptist Christian School Instilling Christian Values & Academic Excellence
(Baptist)
(2)
14828 Highway 6
Santa Fe, TX 77517
(409) 925-2825
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Childhood Education Ministry
Alternative School
517 18th Ave N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 945-9313
Gr: PK-4 | 44 students
Creative Corners School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1601 W League City Pkwy
League City, TX 77573
(281) 332-8936
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
Devereux School
Special Education School
1150 Devereux Dr
League City, TX 77573
(281) 316-5492
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
East End Preschool Inc
Daycare / Preschool
1903 Church St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-8638
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Friendswood Childrenss House
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
304 W Edgewood Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-0204
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
Friendswood KinderCare
Friendswood KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
2550 W. Bay Area Blvd.
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-4589
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Friendswood Montessori School
Montessori School
809 S. Frwd. Drive
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-4946
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Friendwoods Christian School
(Church of Christ)
(1)
301 Leisure Lane
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-4087
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1650 Friendswood Lakes Boulevard
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 992-2400
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
2320 E. League City Parkway
League City, TX 77573
(281) 338-0508
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 12 students
Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1207 W. Winding Way Drive
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 992-1357
Gr: NS-PK | 44 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Kiddie Academy
Daycare / Preschool
2010 E League City Pkwy
League City, TX 77573
(281) 538-5437
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
(Catholic)
10114 Highway 6
Hitchcock, TX 77563
(409) 925-3224
Gr: PK-8 | 65 students
Primrose School Of Friendswood
Alternative School
1409 S Friendswood Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 450-0039
Gr: NS-K | 132 students
Primrose School Of League City At South Shore
Daycare / Preschool
3025 S Shore Blvd
League City, TX 77573
(281) 334-5490
Gr: NS-K | 31 students
St. Mary Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
1612 E Walker St
League City, TX 77573
(281) 332-4014
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Satori School
2503 Sealy St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 539-1953
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
South Shore KinderCare
South Shore KinderCare Photo - Building with blocks in our Early Foundatons Toddlers class.
Daycare / Preschool
106 Meadow Pkwy
League City, TX 77573
(281) 334-5795
Gr: NS-PK
South Shore Montessori
Montessori School
201 S Shore Blvd
League City, TX 77573
(281) 334-7345
Gr: 1-4 | 12 students
Trinity Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
2220 29th St N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 948-1515
Gr: PK-10 | 15 students
Upward Hope Academy
7100 Stewart Rd
Galveston, TX 77551
(409) 457-9256
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Galveston County, Texas

Galveston County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mainland Christian Academy Inc. (Closed 2019)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3210 Gulf Fwy
Texas City, TX 77591
Gr: PK-K | 86 students

Overview

This County (Galveston County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
31 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,295 Students
349,790 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
257 Teachers
32,404 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
47%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,776
$13,974
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,800
$666
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,067
$5,116
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
395 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
110 Students
15,813 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,395 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
42%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
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
1,317 Students
112,501 Students
% of Others Students
40%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Galveston County, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Galveston County, TX include Life Lutheran School, Holy Family Catholic School, and Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Galveston County?
31 private schools are located in Galveston County.
How much do private schools cost in Galveston County?
The average tuition cost is $7,776, which is lower than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $13,974.
How diverse are private schools in Galveston County?
Galveston County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Galveston County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Galveston County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Galveston County?
58% of private schools in Galveston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Galveston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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