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Best Howard County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private elementary school serving 33 students in Howard County, TX.
100% of private elementary schools in Howard County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Elementary 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 Elementary 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 Elementary Schools

YearHoward County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20221
20211
20201
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# Students
33 Students
268,604 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202523214199
202423208192
202329208193
202228216205
202128211201
202028203188
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% Average Students of Color
25%
41%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2020-2025)

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202521%41%33%
202421%40%32%
202321%40%32%
202225%39%32%
202125%39%31%
202025%39%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
27,409 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2020-2025)

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20255:110:111:1
20245:110:111:1
20235:110:111:1
20227:110:111:1
20217:110:111:1
20207:110:111:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.480.700.64
20240.480.700.64
20230.480.700.63
20220.390.690.62
20210.390.690.62
20200.390.690.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
896 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,085 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
45,141 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202520%17%9%
202420%17%9%
202320%17%9%
202221%17%8%
202121%17%9%
202021%18%9%
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# Black Students
1 Student
13,626 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20253%5%8%
20243%5%8%
20233%5%8%
20224%5%7%
20214%5%8%
20204%5%8%
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# White Students
21 Students
118,934 Students
% White Students
64%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202569%45%55%
202469%46%55%
202369%46%55%
202275%47%57%
202175%47%57%
202075%47%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
417 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
67,147 Students
% of Others Students
15%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20258%25%22%
20248%25%22%
20238%26%22%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Howard County, TX?
1 private elementary schools are located in Howard County, TX.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County?
100% of private elementary schools in Howard County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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