For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 253 students in Hardin County, TX (there are 21 public schools, serving 10,691 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Hardin County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Hardin County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Hardin County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
First Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
350 Highway 96 S
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-2819
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-2819
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students
Overview
This County (Hardin County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
253 Students
349,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
41%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
16 Teachers
32,438 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
16%
# Black Students
1 Student
15,801 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
143 Students
138,065 Students
% White Students
57%
40%
# 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
109 Students
112,745 Students
% of Others Students
43%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Hardin County, TX?
1 private schools are located in Hardin County, TX.
What percentage of students in Hardin County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Hardin County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hardin County?
100% of private schools in Hardin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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