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Best Galveston County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 1,558 students in Galveston County, TX.
The top-ranked private high schools in Galveston County, TX include Bay Area Christian School and Aspire Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Texas private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private high schools in Galveston County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Galveston County Private High 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
Abundant Life Christian School
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(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
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(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
Devereux School
Special Education School
1150 Devereux Dr
League City, TX 77573
(281) 316-5492
Gr: 7-12 | 35 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
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,558 Students
173,784 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
118 Teachers
18,387 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
22%
49%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,231
$14,454
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,600
$4,916
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.67
# American Indian Students
5 Students
784 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
13,079 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
179 Students
26,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
79 Students
9,174 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
767 Students
89,070 Students
% White Students
49%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
490 Students
32,015 Students
% of Others Students
31%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Galveston County, TX?
The top-ranked private high schools in Galveston County, TX include Bay Area Christian School and Aspire Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Galveston County?
8 private high schools are located in Galveston County.
How diverse are private high schools in Galveston County?
Galveston County private high schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Galveston County?
75% of private high schools in Galveston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Galveston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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