Top 3 Best Hays County Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 3,674 students in Hays County, TX (there are 58 public schools, serving 40,245 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Hays County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The best top ranked private schools in Hays County, TX include Austin Waldorf School, Santa Cruz Catholic School and Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked Hays County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Austin Waldorf School![Austin Waldorf School Photo - Grade Two Classroom]( "Austin Waldorf School Photo - Grade Two Classroom")
Special Program Emphasis
8700 South View Road
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
Grades: PK-12
| 392 students
1401 Davis Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-8976
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-8976
Grades: PK-12
| 1,557 students
San Marcos Academy![San Marcos Academy Photo - Competitive athletics program for boys and girls in middle and upper school (grades 6-12).]( "San Marcos Academy Photo - Competitive athletics program for boys and girls in middle and upper school (grades 6-12).")
(Baptist)
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 353 students
Santa Cruz Catholic School
(Catholic)
1100 Main St
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-2137
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-2137
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Acton Academy Dripping Springs![Acton Academy Dripping Springs Photo - Contact us now to find out more!]( "Acton Academy Dripping Springs Photo - Contact us now to find out more!")
Alternative School
1000 Hays Country Acres Rd.
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
Grades: K-10
| 46 students
Appamada School (fmr Skybridge Academy)![Appamada School (fmr Skybridge Academy) Photo]( "Appamada School (fmr Skybridge Academy) Photo")
Alternative School
26450 Ranch Rd 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 484-4976
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 484-4976
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
800 W Hwy 290, Bldg C, Ste 100
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-9738
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-9738
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
6022 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 405-3700
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 405-3700
Grades: NS-PK
| 237 students
St. St.ephen's Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
6000 Fm 3237
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-9857
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-9857
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
San Marcos Center School
Special Education School
120 Bert Brown Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Grades: 5-12
| 144 students
Wimberley Montessori
Montessori School
45 La Buena Vista Drive
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-6055
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-6055
Grades: PK-8
| 42 students
Wonderland School
(Christian)
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Hays County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Hays County, TX are Austin Waldorf School, Santa Cruz Catholic School and Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos.
How many private schools are located in Hays County, TX?
15 private schools are located in Hays County, TX.
How diverse are private schools in Hays County, TX?
Hays County, TX private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 40%
What percentage of students in Hays County, TX go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Hays County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
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