Best Hays County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 4,568 students in Hays County, TX (there are 63 public schools, serving 46,231 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is same as the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
40% of private schools in Hays County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 4,568
  • Average Tuition: $15,574
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Hays County, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15
  • # Students Served: 4,568
  • Average Tuition: $15,574
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Hays County, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Hays County Private Schools (2026-27)

Ladybird Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-9 | 224 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
2050 Cole Springs Road
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-3636
(5)
Aesa Prep Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 25
14101 Canonade
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 409-1984
Austin Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
8700 South View Road
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
Map of Godfrey Learning Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
20075 San Marcos Hwy
San Marcos, TX 78640
(678) 814-5042
Map of Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos
Gr: PK-12 | 1,557 students
Christian
1401 Davis Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-8976
(2)
San Marcos Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Map of San Marcos Center School
Gr: 5-12 | 144 students
Special Education School
120 Bert Brown Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Map of Santa Cruz Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Catholic
1100 Main St
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 312-2137
Acton Academy Dripping Springs Photo
Gr: 1-6
Alternative School
1000 Hays Country Acres Rd.
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 731-5540
Advent Ridge Academy Photo
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
(2)
Appamada School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
26450 Ranch Rd 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 484-4976
Dripping Springs Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
800 W Hwy 290, Bldg C, Ste 100
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-9738
(3)
Map of Rocking Horse Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 237 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
6022 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 405-3700
(1)
Map of St. St.ephen's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Episcopal
6000 Fm 3237
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-9857
Map of Wonderland School
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students
Christian
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hays County, Texas

Hays County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Wimberley Montessori
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
45 La Buena Vista Drive
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-6055

Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
20 Schools
# Students
4,568 Students
349,681 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
358 Teachers
32,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1137
(Out of 1600)
1230
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,574
$14,016
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,331
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$8 million
$25.89 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
65 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
20,188 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
326 Students
53,687 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
75 Students
15,735 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
2,481 Students
137,801 Students
% White Students
58%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
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
1,252 Students
112,721 Students
% of Others Students
29%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hays County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Hays County, TX include Godfrey Learning Academy, San Marcos Academy, and Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos.
How many private schools are located in Hays County?
15 private schools are located in Hays County.
How diverse are private schools in Hays County?
Hays County private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Hays County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Hays County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hays County?
40% of private schools in Hays County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Hays County are often viewed compared to one another?

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