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Best Gillespie County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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
Avg. class size: 14 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 Photo
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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearGillespie County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20204
20195
20185
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
671 Students
349,681 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025224183179
2024224178172
2023203179174
2022192189185
2021170185180
2020136178171
2019108185175
2018108183172
2017136191180
2016136189178
2015136178167
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% Average Students of Color
10%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202510%41%34%
202410%41%34%
202313%41%33%
202210%40%33%
202111%40%32%
202012%40%32%
201912%40%31%
201812%40%31%
201711%41%32%
201611%41%32%
201511%42%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
78 Teachers
32,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20259:111:111:1
20249:111:111:1
20239:111:111:1
20228:111:111:1
20218:111:111:1
20208:111:112:1
20198:111:112:1
20188:111:112:1
20178:111:112:1
20168:111:112:1
20158:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202545%47%55%
202445%47%54%
202345%46%54%
202260%46%54%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025141415
2024151415
2023151415
2022151415
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017151415
2016151415
2015151415
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Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025141213
202341111
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Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1230

SAT Score Trends (2023-2025)

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025120012311233
2024120012311230
2023120012251228
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Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2023-2025)

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025272626
2024272626
2023272626
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,901
$14,016

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$14,901$14,096$15,012
2021$3,700$10,002$11,800
2020$3,700$9,827$11,512
2019$3,700$9,511$11,293
2018$3,700$9,029$11,017
2017$3,700$8,700$10,708
2016$3,700$8,409$10,356
2015$3,700$7,930$9,939
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.490.710.65
20240.490.710.65
20230.530.700.65
20220.460.700.64
20210.380.700.64
20200.380.700.64
20190.370.700.63
20180.370.700.63
20170.370.690.61
20160.370.690.61
20150.370.690.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
20,188 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20232%6%5%
20221%6%4%
20211%6%4%
20202%5%4%
20191%5%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
52 Students
53,687 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20258%16%9%
20248%16%9%
20238%16%9%
20226%16%8%
20217%16%9%
20207%17%9%
20199%17%8%
20189%17%8%
20178%17%8%
20168%17%8%
20158%17%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
15,735 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20221%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%8%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
451 Students
137,801 Students
% White Students
67%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202567%40%52%
202467%41%52%
202362%41%52%
202270%43%54%
202178%43%54%
202077%43%54%
201978%42%56%
201878%43%56%
201778%43%58%
201678%43%58%
201578%44%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
165 Students
112,721 Students
% of Others Students
25%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGillespie County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202525%33%26%
202425%32%26%
202328%33%25%
202222%31%25%
202113%31%25%
202013%31%24%
201911%31%24%
201811%31%23%
201712%31%22%
201612%31%22%
201512%29%21%
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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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