For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 184 students in Henderson County, TX.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Texas private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private high schools in Henderson County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Christian).
Private High Schools in Henderson County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2621 US HWY 175 E
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 386-0400
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 386-0400
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Payne Springs Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
5503 Fm 316
Mabank, TX 75156
(903) 451-9282
Mabank, TX 75156
(903) 451-9282
Gr: PK-10 | 24 students
Henderson County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lake Pointe Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
(Pentecostal)
2611 W Main St
Mabank, TX 75156
(903) 887-5429
Mabank, TX 75156
(903) 887-5429
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students
Overview
This County (Henderson County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
184 Students
174,123 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
37%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
24 Teachers
18,417 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$50,000
$14,553
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.67
# American Indian Students
2 Students
784 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,093 Students
% Asian Students
1%
8%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
26,662 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
9,171 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
166 Students
89,043 Students
% White Students
90%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
326 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
32,423 Students
% of Others Students
1%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Henderson County, TX?
2 private high schools are located in Henderson County, TX.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Henderson County?
100% of private high schools in Henderson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Assembly of God and Christian).
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