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Harlingen Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 83%.
60% of private schools in Harlingen, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Harlingen Private Schools (2026)

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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-28.6% (-2 schools) 10-yr
705
Students
-37.8% (-429 students) 10-yr
$22,525
Avg. Tuition
+463.1% (+$18,525) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
-22.7% (-5 students) 10-yr
72%
Students of Color
+24.1% (+14.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-46.7% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Harlingen)
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,109 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHarlingen, TX Total Schools
20255
20246
20236
20227
20217
20207
20199
20189
20179
20169
20157
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# Students
705 Students
349,654 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025141183179
2024132178172
2023165179174
2022154189185
2021154185180
2020154178171
2019140185175
2018140183172
2017155191180
2016160189178
2015162178167
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% Students of Color
72%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202572%41%34%
202472%41%34%
202355%41%33%
202258%40%33%
202158%40%32%
202058%40%32%
201964%40%31%
201864%40%31%
201760%41%32%
201660%41%32%
201558%42%32%
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0.72
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20250.720.710.65
20240.720.710.65
20230.700.700.65
20220.650.700.64
20210.650.700.64
20200.650.700.64
20190.670.700.63
20180.670.700.63
20170.640.690.61
20160.640.690.61
20150.650.690.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
20,196 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20255%6%5%
20245%6%5%
20233%6%5%
20224%6%4%
20214%6%4%
20204%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%4%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
275 Students
53,694 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202539%16%9%
202439%16%9%
202332%16%9%
202244%16%8%
202144%16%9%
202044%17%9%
201943%17%8%
201843%17%8%
201748%17%8%
201648%17%8%
201546%17%8%
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# Black Students
32 Students
15,739 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20254%5%7%
20244%5%7%
20231%4%8%
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
177 Students
137,827 Students
% White Students
25%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202525%40%52%
202425%41%52%
202335%41%52%
202237%43%54%
202137%43%54%
202037%43%54%
201927%42%56%
201827%43%56%
201734%43%58%
201634%43%58%
201535%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
194 Students
112,827 Students
% of Others Students
27%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202527%33%26%
202427%32%26%
202329%33%25%
202214%31%25%
202114%31%25%
202014%31%24%
201927%31%24%
201827%31%23%
201716%31%22%
201616%31%22%
201516%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
86 Teachers
32,481 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20258:111:111:1
20249:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202214:111:111:1
202114:111:111:1
202014:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201810:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201612:111:112:1
201515:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202554%47%55%
202454%47%54%
202354%46%54%
202254%46%54%
202154%46%54%
202054%45%54%
201954%45%53%
201854%45%53%
201754%45%53%
201654%44%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025171415
2024171415
2023171415
2022171415
2021171415
2020171415
2019171415
2018171415
2017171415
2016171415
2015221415
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Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202561213
202461112
202361111
202261111
202161111
202061111
201961111
201861111
201761010
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,525
$14,048

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$22,525$14,096$15,012
2024$22,525$11,363$13,254
2023$22,525$10,749$12,626
2022$22,525$10,383$12,187
2021$22,525$10,002$11,800
2020$22,525$9,827$11,512
2019$22,525$9,511$11,293
2018$22,525$9,029$11,017
2017$22,525$8,700$10,708
2016$20,600$8,409$10,356
2015$4,000$7,930$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
38%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202538%23%34%
202438%23%34%
202338%24%34%
202238%24%33%
202138%24%33%
202038%24%32%
201938%23%31%
201838%23%30%
201738%22%30%
201630%21%29%
201530%21%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$43.61 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearHarlingen, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202589%83%81%
202489%85%85%
202389%85%85%
202289%85%85%
202189%85%85%
202089%85%85%
201989%84%85%
201889%83%85%
201789%83%85%
201680%82%85%
201580%81%85%
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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. Anthony Catholic School and St. Albans Episcopal Day 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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