Henderson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 253 students in Henderson County, TX (there are 29 public schools, serving 9,887 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Henderson County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Henderson County (2026-27)

Map of Athens Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
2621 US Hwy 175E
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-5135
Map of Athens Christian Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Christian
2621 US HWY 175 E
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 386-0400
(1)
Map of Payne Springs Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 24 students
Assembly of God
5503 Fm 316
Mabank, TX 75156
(903) 451-9282
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Henderson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lake Pointe Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students
Pentecostal
2611 W Main St
Mabank, TX 75156
(903) 887-5429

Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
253 Students
349,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
48%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$50,000
$12,796
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,600
$5,464
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
9 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
226 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
87%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1 Student
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
<1%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Henderson County, TX?
3 private schools are located in Henderson County, TX.
What percentage of students in Henderson County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Henderson County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Henderson County?
100% of private schools in Henderson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
Which private schools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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