Hardin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Hardin County (2026-27)

Map of First Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students
Baptist
350 Highway 96 S
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-2819

Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
253 Students
349,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.71
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
0%
6%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
16%
# Black Students
1 Student
15,719 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
143 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
57%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
109 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
43%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

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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