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Garland Christian Academy
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Brighter Horizons Academy

Garland Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 2,168 students in Garland, TX.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Texas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
83% of private elementary schools in Garland, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 2,168
  • Average Tuition: $6,023
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 84%
  • View Garland, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 2,168
  • Average Tuition: $6,023
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 84%
  • View Garland, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Garland Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Brighter Horizons Academy Photo
Brighter Horizons Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students
Sports: 5
Islamic
3145 Medical Plaza Dr
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-2062
(7)
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Garland Christian Academy Photo
Garland Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
1516 Lavon Drive
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 487-0043
(1)
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Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
214 S Garland Ave
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-6533
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Map of Alhameed Boys And Amatur Rahman Girls Academies
Alhameed Boys And Amatur Rahman Girls Academies
Gr: 3-11 | 170 students
Islamic
1601 W Campbell Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(469) 931-9628
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Map of Eastside Child Development Center
Eastside Child Development Center
Gr: PK-4 | 56 students
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
2000 S 1st St
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 278-4792
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Map of Firewheel Christian Academy
Firewheel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Assembly of God
5500 Lavon Drive
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 495-0851
(4)
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Map of Garland Christian Adventist School
Garland Christian Adventist School
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1702 E Centerville Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 271-1154
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Map of Happy Days School
Happy Days School
Gr: PK-1 | 114 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1201 Main St
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-3127
(1)
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Map of Lake Cities Montessori School
Lake Cities Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 48 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
1935 E Centerville Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(214) 440-4930
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Map of Lighthouse Bilingual Academy
Lighthouse Bilingual Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 13 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
935 Castle Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(469) 730-0077
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Map of Mount Hebron Christian Academy
Mount Hebron Christian Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 32 students
Baptist
901 Dairy Rd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 272-8095
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Map of New World United Methodist Dcc
New World United Methodist Dcc
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students
Daycare / Preschool
5134 Nw Hwy
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 279-8393
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Garland, TX Private School Trends (10-Year)

12
Private Schools
+50.0% (+4 schools) 10-yr
2,168
Students
+33.8% (+548 students) 10-yr
$6,023
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
84%
Students of Color
+95.3% (+41.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Garland)
This State (TX)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,284 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearGarland, TX Total Schools
202512
202412
20239
20228
20218
20209
20199
20189
20179
20169
20158
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# Students
2,168 Students
269,316 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearGarland, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025181214199
2024181208192
2023215208193
2022225216205
2021225211201
2020191203188
2019229211193
2018223208190
2017205215199
2016201213196
2015203203183
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% Students of Color
84%
41%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarland, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202584%41%33%
202484%40%32%
202381%40%32%
202275%39%32%
202175%39%31%
202078%39%31%
201966%39%31%
201865%39%30%
201740%40%31%
201640%41%31%
201543%42%31%
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0.72
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearGarland, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20250.720.700.64
20240.720.700.64
20230.710.700.63
20220.730.690.62
20210.730.690.62
20200.740.690.62
20190.740.690.61
20180.740.690.60
20170.740.680.59
20160.740.680.59
20150.740.690.58
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
896 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
709 Students
18,074 Students
% Asian Students
34%
7%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202534%8%5%
202434%7%5%
202329%6%5%
202231%6%5%
202132%6%5%
202033%6%5%
201926%5%4%
201826%6%4%
201729%5%4%
201629%5%4%
201534%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
238 Students
45,120 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202511%17%9%
202411%17%9%
202310%17%9%
202211%17%8%
202111%17%9%
202012%18%9%
20199%18%8%
20189%18%8%
20178%17%8%
20168%17%8%
20158%18%8%
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# Black Students
101 Students
13,609 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20255%5%8%
20245%5%8%
20235%5%8%
20225%5%7%
20215%5%8%
20206%5%8%
20195%5%8%
20185%5%8%
20174%5%7%
20164%5%8%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
258 Students
118,900 Students
% White Students
12%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202512%45%55%
202412%46%55%
202313%46%55%
202215%47%57%
202115%47%57%
202016%47%58%
201923%47%59%
201824%47%59%
201733%47%61%
201634%47%61%
201529%47%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
417 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
812 Students
67,878 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGarland, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202538%25%22%
202438%25%22%
202343%26%22%
202238%25%22%
202137%25%20%
202033%24%19%
201937%25%20%
201836%24%20%
201726%26%19%
201625%26%18%
201525%25%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
183 Teachers
27,400 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGarland, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202314:110:111:1
202212:110:111:1
202112:110:111:1
202011:110:111:1
201915:110:111:1
201814:110:111:1
201713:110:111:1
201613:111:112:1
201513:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1237
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,023
$12,443
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,450
$5,382
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Garland, TX?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Garland, TX include Garland Christian Academy, Good Shepherd Catholic School, and Brighter Horizons Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Garland?
12 private elementary schools are located in Garland.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Garland?
Garland private elementary schools are approximately 84% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Garland?
83% of private elementary schools in Garland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Garland are often viewed compared to one another?

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