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Harlingen Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 705 students in Harlingen, TX, 4% of all K-12 students in Harlingen, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
60% of private schools in Harlingen, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Harlingen Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Albans Episcopal Day School
St. Albans Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students
Episcopal
1417 E Austin Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-3236
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St. Anthony Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1015 E Harrison Avenue
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-2486
(1)
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 163 students
Baptist
1815 N 7th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-1882
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Marine Military Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-9210
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Map of Montessori Academy
Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
Montessori School
3943 Bourbon St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-5050
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Harlingen, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

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Destiny Christian Academy
Gr: NS | 86 students
Christian
2601 Bothwell Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
(956) 425-6794
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Harlingen, TX Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
705
Students
$22,525
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
72%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Harlingen)
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,103 Schools
# Students
705 Students
349,926 Students
% Students of Color
72%
42%
0.72
0.71
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
275 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
16%
# Black Students
32 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
177 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
25%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
194 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
27%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
86 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,525
$12,796
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
24%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$15.7 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Harlingen, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Harlingen, TX include St. Albans Episcopal Day School and St. Anthony Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Harlingen?
5 private schools are located in Harlingen.
How diverse are private schools in Harlingen?
Harlingen private schools are approximately 72% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Harlingen go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Harlingen are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harlingen?
60% of private schools in Harlingen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Harlingen are often viewed compared to one another?

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