Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 671
- Average Class Size: 14 students
- % Students of Color: 10%
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Best Gillespie County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 3
- # Students Served: 671
- Average Class Size: 14 students
- % Students of Color: 10%
- View Gillespie County, TX School Trends
Top Ranked Gillespie County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
202 S Orange St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-3914
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4
Christian
406 Post Oak Road
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 990-9059
Gr: PK-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Christian
310 Smokehouse Rd
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-6597
Gillespie County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)
Gr: K-11 | 32 students
805 S Bowie
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 998-7411
Overview
Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
671 Students
268,603 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
41%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
78 Teachers
27,409 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1236
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,901
$12,460
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
896 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,085 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
45,141 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
17%
# Black Students
1 Student
13,626 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
451 Students
118,934 Students
% White Students
67%
45%
# 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
165 Students
67,146 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Gillespie County, TX?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Gillespie County, TX is St. Mary's Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Gillespie County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Gillespie County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Gillespie County?
Which private elementary schools in Gillespie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Gillespie County include: Ambleside School Of Fredericksburg vs. Heritage School, Heritage School vs. Ambleside School Of Fredericksburg, St. Mary's Elementary School vs. Heritage School
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