[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jefferson County, Texas

Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

Living Waters Christian Academy

Gr: 2-12 | 149 students

Specialized Curriculum (Christian)

Po Box 7820

Beaumont, TX 77726

(409) 866-7033

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Ridgewood Christian School

Gr: PK-12 | 78 students

Baptist

6920 Memorial Blvd

Port Arthur, TX 77642

(409) 729-6000

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Sycamore Elementary Preschool

Gr: K-11 | 19 students

1495 S Highway 69

Nederland, TX 77627

(409) 722-2943

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Triangle Adventist Christian School

Gr: PK-8 | 10 students

Seventh Day Adventist

2701 Parkway Dr

Groves, TX 77619

(409) 963-3806

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Overview

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year	Jefferson County Total Schools
2025	13
2024	13
2023	13
2022	12
2021	13
2020	14
2019	14
2018	14
2017	13
2016	13
2015	12

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Private schools held steady in Jefferson County, staying near 13 from 2016 to 2025 and ending at 13 after a brief dip to 12 in 2022.

# Students

2,578 Students

349,935 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

Year	Jefferson County Average	Texas (TX) Average	National Average
2025	189	183	179
2024	188	178	172
2023	193	179	174
2022	210	189	185
2021	199	185	180
2020	188	178	171
2019	195	185	175
2018	195	183	172
2017	190	191	180
2016	184	189	178
2015	155	178	167

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Private school size rose 5 students in Jefferson County, from 184 in 2016 to 189 in 2025.

% Average Students of Color

42%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Jefferson County Average	Texas (TX) Average	National Average
2025	43%	41%	34%
2024	43%	41%	34%
2023	34%	41%	33%
2022	34%	40%	33%
2021	35%	40%	32%
2020	36%	40%	32%
2019	32%	40%	31%
2018	32%	40%	31%
2017	38%	41%	32%
2016	33%	41%	32%
2015	34%	42%	32%

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Students of color up 10 points in Jefferson County private schools, rising from 33% in 2016 to 43% in 2025.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

238 Teachers

32,485 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Jefferson County Average	Texas (TX) Average	National Average
2025	10:1	11:1	11:1
2024	10:1	11:1	11:1
2023	13:1	11:1	11:1
2022	11:1	11:1	11:1
2021	11:1	11:1	11:1
2020	11:1	11:1	12:1
2019	12:1	11:1	12:1
2018	12:1	11:1	12:1
2017	12:1	11:1	12:1
2016	11:1	11:1	12:1
2015	11:1	12:1	12:1

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Student-teacher ratio down 1 in Jefferson County, from 11:1 in 2016 to 10:1 in 2025.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

26%

48%

Average Class Size

16 students

14 students

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Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

Year	Jefferson County Average	Texas (TX) Average	National Average
2025	15	14	16
2024	15	14	15
2023	16	14	15
2022	16	14	15
2021	16	14	15
2020	16	14	15
2019	17	14	15
2018	17	14	15
2017	17	14	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

12 courses

Average SAT score

1150

(Out of 1600)

1231

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,530

$12,796

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Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

Year	Jefferson County Average	Texas (TX) Average	National Average
2025	$8,830	$12,675	$13,580
2024	$8,830	$12,335	$13,227
2023	$8,830	$11,968	$12,716
2020	$8,830	$11,140	$11,683
2019	$8,830	$10,883	$11,449

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Average % on Financial Aid

30%

24%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,375

$5,588

Average Acceptance Rate

93%

85%

Average Endowment Size

$5 million

$17.58 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71

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Diversity Score Trends

Year	Jefferson County Average	Texas (TX) Average	National Average
2025	0.71	0.71	0.65
2024	0.71	0.71	0.65
2023	0.67	0.70	0.65
2022	0.65	0.70	0.64
2021	0.66	0.70	0.64
2020	0.66	0.70	0.64
2019	0.62	0.70	0.63
2018	0.62	0.70	0.63
2017	0.63	0.69	0.61
2016	0.61	0.69	0.61
2015	0.63	0.69	0.61

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Diversity score up 10 points in Jefferson County private schools, rising from 0.61 in 2016 to 0.71 in 2025.

# American Indian Students

8 Students

1,094 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

148 Students

20,183 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends

Year	Jefferson County Average	Texas (TX) Average	National Average
2025	6%	6%	5%
2024	6%	6%	5%
2023	6%	6%	5%
2022	7%	6%	4%
2021	6%	6%	4%
2020	6%	5%	4%
2019	5%	5%	4%
2018	5%	4%	4%
2017	5%	4%	4%
2016	5%	4%	4%
2015	5%	4%	4%

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Asian enrollment steady at 6% in Jefferson County private schools from 2023 to 2025, after a brief 7% peak in 2022.

# Hispanic Students

258 Students

53,669 Students

% Hispanic Students

10%

16%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Year	Jefferson County Average	Texas (TX) Average	National Average
2025	10%	16%	9%
2024	10%	16%	9%
2023	9%	16%	9%
2022	7%	16%	8%
2021	7%	16%	9%
2020	8%	17%	9%
2019	7%	17%	8%
2018	7%	17%	8%
2017	7%	17%	8%
2016	7%	17%	8%
2015	7%	17%	8%

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Hispanic share up 3 points in Jefferson County private schools, rising from 7% in 2016 to 10% in 2025.

# Black Students

441 Students

15,719 Students

% Black Students

17%

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Black Student Percentage Trends

Year	Jefferson County Average	Texas (TX) Average	National Average
2025	18%	5%	7%
2024	18%	5%	7%
2023	14%	4%	8%
2022	14%	4%	7%
2021	14%	4%	7%
2020	14%	4%	8%
2019	12%	5%	7%
2018	12%	5%	7%
2017	13%	5%	7%
2016	14%	5%	7%
2015	14%	5%	8%

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Black students up 4 points in Jefferson County private schools, rising from 14% in 2016 to 18% in 2025.

# White Students

1,153 Students

137,788 Students

% White Students

46%

40%

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White Student Percentage Trends

Year	Jefferson County Average	Texas (TX) Average	National Average
2025	47%	40%	52%
2024	47%	41%	52%
2023	52%	41%	52%
2022	54%	43%	54%
2021	53%	43%	54%
2020	52%	43%	54%
2019	58%	42%	56%
2018	58%	43%	56%
2017	57%	43%	58%
2016	59%	43%	58%
2015	56%	44%	58%

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White share down 12 points in Jefferson County private schools, from 59% in 2016 to 47% in 2025.

# Hawaiian Students

1 Student

500 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

521 Students

112,995 Students

% of Others Students

21%

33%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Year	Jefferson County Average	Texas (TX) Average	National Average
2025	19%	33%	26%
2024	19%	32%	26%
2023	19%	33%	25%
2022	18%	31%	25%
2021	20%	31%	25%
2020	20%	31%	24%
2019	18%	31%	24%
2018	18%	31%	23%
2017	17%	31%	22%
2016	14%	31%	22%
2015	17%	29%	21%

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Other-race students up 5 points in Jefferson County private schools, rising from 14% in 2016 to 19% in 2025.

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

14 extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

9 sports

8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, TX?

The private schools in Jefferson County, TX include Legacy Christian Academy, Our Mother Of Mercy Catholic School, and St. Anne Catholic School.

How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?

14 private schools are located in Jefferson County.

How diverse are private schools in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is same as the Texas private school average of 42%.

What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?

6% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?

79% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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