New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring Photo

Best Howard County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 45 students in Howard County, TX.
100% of private elementary schools in Howard County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of the Nazarene and Christian).

Private Elementary Schools in Howard County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring
New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring Photo
(Church of the Nazarene)
1400 S. Lancaster St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 267-7015
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Tuition listed
Runnels Academy
(Christian)
102 E 10th St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 270-6075
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students

Overview

This County (Howard County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
45 Students
268,293 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
27,434 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$13,184
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,437
$5,079

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
896 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
18,125 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
45,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
17%
# Black Students
2 Students
13,688 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
42 Students
119,149 Students
% White Students
69%
45%
# 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
66,962 Students
% of Others Students
8%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Howard County, TX?
2 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 Church of the Nazarene and Christian).

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