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Best Henderson County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 83%.
100% of private schools in Henderson County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Henderson County (2026-27)

Map of Athens Christian Academy
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
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Map of Athens Christian Preparatory Academy
Athens Christian Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Christian
2621 US HWY 175 E
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 386-0400
(1)
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Map of Payne Springs Christian Academy
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
Lake Pointe Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students
Pentecostal
2611 W Main St
Mabank, TX 75156
(903) 887-5429
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHenderson County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20184
20174
20164
20153
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# Students
253 Students
349,966 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202584183179
202484178172
202375179174
202250189185
202150185180
202050178171
201961185175
201853183172
201752191180
201652189178
201560178167
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% Average Students of Color
13%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202513%41%34%
202413%41%34%
202312%41%33%
202214%40%33%
202114%40%32%
202014%40%32%
201910%40%31%
201810%40%31%
20175%41%32%
20165%41%32%
20153%42%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
32,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20258:111:111:1
20248:111:111:1
20237:111:111:1
20227:111:111:1
20217:111:111:1
20207:111:112:1
20198:111:112:1
20188:111:112:1
20177:111:112:1
20167:111:112:1
20157:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202523%47%55%
202423%47%54%
202323%46%54%
202223%46%54%
202123%46%54%
202023%45%54%
201923%45%53%
201823%45%53%
201723%45%53%
201623%44%52%
201523%43%52%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025121415
2024121415
2023121415
2022121415
2021121415
2020121415
2019121415
2018121415
2017121415
2016121415
2015121415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$50,000
$14,031

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$41,667$14,096$15,012
2016$5,350$8,409$10,356
2015$5,350$7,930$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
32%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202532%23%34%
202432%23%34%
202332%24%34%
202232%24%33%
202132%24%33%
202032%24%32%
201932%23%31%
201832%23%30%
201732%22%30%
201632%21%29%
201532%21%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,600
$5,325

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$2,600$4,337$7,073
2024$2,600$4,531$6,930
2023$2,600$4,079$6,469
2022$2,600$3,959$6,289
2021$2,600$3,796$6,055
2020$2,600$3,690$5,921
2019$2,600$3,396$5,795
2018$2,600$3,260$5,456
2017$2,600$3,153$5,319
2016$2,600$3,082$5,105
2015$2,600$3,281$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
96%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.240.710.65
20240.240.710.65
20230.230.700.65
20220.260.700.64
20210.260.700.64
20200.260.700.64
20190.250.700.63
20180.290.700.63
20170.230.690.61
20160.230.690.61
20150.180.690.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
20,195 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20221%6%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%4%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
21 Students
53,692 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20258%16%9%
20248%16%9%
20237%16%9%
20227%16%8%
20217%16%9%
20207%17%9%
20196%17%8%
20184%17%8%
20175%17%8%
20165%17%8%
20157%17%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
15,738 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20253%5%7%
20243%5%7%
20234%4%8%
20226%4%7%
20216%4%7%
20206%4%8%
20192%5%7%
20181%5%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
226 Students
137,814 Students
% White Students
87%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202587%40%52%
202487%41%52%
202387%41%52%
202285%43%54%
202185%43%54%
202085%43%54%
201986%42%56%
201884%43%56%
201787%43%58%
201687%43%58%
201590%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
1 Student
112,837 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHenderson County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20221%31%25%
20211%31%25%
20201%31%24%
20194%31%24%
20189%31%23%
20175%31%22%
20165%31%22%
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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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