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Best Harlingen Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 325 students in Harlingen, TX.
The top-ranked private preschools in Harlingen, TX include St. Anthony Catholic School and St. Albans Episcopal Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Texas private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private preschools in Harlingen, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Harlingen Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Albans Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
1417 E Austin Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-3236
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students
St. Anthony Catholic School
St. Anthony Catholic School Photo - Loaves & Fishes
(Catholic)
(1)
1015 E Harrison Avenue
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-2486
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
3943 Bourbon St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Harlingen, Texas

Harlingen, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2601 Bothwell Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552
Gr: NS | 86 students

Overview

This Town (Harlingen)
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
325 Students
273,470 Students
% Average Students of Color
76%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
45 Teachers
24,357 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Average Class Size
22 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$13,355
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
21%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.69
# American Indian Students
n/a
818 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
12,491 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
156 Students
37,484 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
10,665 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
56 Students
100,081 Students
% White Students
17%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
388 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
101 Students
104,073 Students
% of Others Students
31%
39%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Harlingen, TX?
The top-ranked private preschools in Harlingen, TX include St. Anthony Catholic School and St. Albans Episcopal Day School.
How many private preschools are located in Harlingen?
3 private preschools are located in Harlingen.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Harlingen?
67% of private preschools in Harlingen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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