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Best Howard County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 33 students in Howard County, TX (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,298 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Howard County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Howard County (2026-27)

Map of Runnels Academy
Runnels Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
Christian
102 E 10th St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 270-6075
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Howard County Private Schools (Closed)

New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring Photo
New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring
Gr: K-6 | 12 students
Church of the Nazarene
1400 S. Lancaster St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 267-7015
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
1 School

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHoward County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20221
20211
20201
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# Students
33 Students
349,966 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202523183179
202423178172
202329179174
202228189185
202128185180
202028178171
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% Average Students of Color
25%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2020-2025)

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202521%41%34%
202421%41%34%
202321%41%33%
202225%40%33%
202125%40%32%
202025%40%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
32,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2020-2025)

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20255:111:111:1
20245:111:111:1
20235:111:111:1
20227:111:111:1
20217:111:111:1
20207:111:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.480.710.65
20240.480.710.65
20230.480.700.65
20220.390.700.64
20210.390.700.64
20200.390.700.64
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,195 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
53,692 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202520%16%9%
202420%16%9%
202320%16%9%
202221%16%8%
202121%16%9%
202021%17%9%
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# Black Students
1 Student
15,738 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20253%5%7%
20243%5%7%
20233%4%8%
20224%4%7%
20214%4%7%
20204%4%8%
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# White Students
21 Students
137,814 Students
% White Students
64%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202569%40%52%
202469%41%52%
202369%41%52%
202275%43%54%
202175%43%54%
202075%43%54%
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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
5 Students
112,837 Students
% of Others Students
15%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20258%33%26%
20248%32%26%
20238%33%25%
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Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Howard County, TX?
1 private schools are located in Howard County, TX.
What percentage of students in Howard County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Howard County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County?
100% of private schools in Howard County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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