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Gillespie County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 671 students in Gillespie County, TX (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,638 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Gillespie County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Gillespie County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary's Elementary School
St. Mary's Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Catholic
202 S Orange St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-3914
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Map of Ambleside School Of Fredericksburg
Ambleside School Of Fredericksburg
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Christian
406 Post Oak Road
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 990-9059
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Heritage School
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
310 Smokehouse Rd
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-6597
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Gillespie County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Providence Hall
Providence Hall
Gr: K-11 | 32 students
805 S Bowie
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 998-7411
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
671 Students
349,970 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
78 Teachers
32,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,901
$12,798

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.71
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
1 Student
15,719 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
451 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
67%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
165 Students
113,025 Students
% of Others Students
25%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gillespie County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Gillespie County, TX is St. Mary's Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Gillespie County?
3 private schools are located in Gillespie County.
What percentage of students in Gillespie County go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Gillespie County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gillespie County?
100% of private schools in Gillespie County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Gillespie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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