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Best Jim Wells County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 138 students in Jim Wells County, TX (there are 15 public schools, serving 7,430 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Jim Wells County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Jim Wells County (2026-27)

Alice Christian School Photo
Alice Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
1200 N Stadium Rd
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 668-6636
(2)
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Map of St. Elizabeth Catholic School
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students
Catholic
615 E 5th St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6271
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Jim Wells County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Joseph Parochial School
St. Joseph Parochial School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Catholic
311 Dewey Ave
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4642
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearJim Wells County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
138 Students
349,907 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearJim Wells County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202569183179
202469178172
202376179174
2022107189185
2021107185180
2020107178171
2019129185175
2018129183172
2017127191180
2016127189178
2015127178167
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% Average Students of Color
81%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJim Wells County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202581%41%34%
202481%41%34%
202381%41%33%
202292%40%33%
202192%40%32%
202092%40%32%
201991%40%31%
201891%40%31%
201789%41%32%
201689%41%32%
201589%42%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJim Wells County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202510:111:111:1
202410:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201915:111:112:1
201815:111:112:1
201717:111:112:1
201617:111:112:1
201517:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearJim Wells County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%47%55%
20241%47%54%
20231%46%54%
202250%46%54%
202150%46%54%
202050%45%54%
201950%45%53%
201850%45%53%
201750%45%53%
201650%44%52%
201550%43%52%
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Average Class Size
5 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2020-2025)

YearJim Wells County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202551415
202451415
202351415
202251415
202151415
202051415
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Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,950
$12,842

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearJim Wells County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.430.710.65
20240.430.710.65
20230.540.700.65
20220.450.700.64
20210.450.700.64
20200.450.700.64
20190.450.700.63
20180.450.700.63
20170.540.690.61
20160.540.690.61
20150.540.690.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJim Wells County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20221%6%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%5%4%
20191%5%4%
20181%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
115 Students
53,672 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJim Wells County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202572%16%9%
202472%16%9%
202363%16%9%
202271%16%8%
202171%16%9%
202071%17%9%
201971%17%8%
201871%17%8%
201761%17%8%
201661%17%8%
201561%17%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
15,719 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
35 Students
137,789 Students
% White Students
22%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJim Wells County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202522%40%52%
202422%41%52%
202320%41%52%
20229%43%54%
20219%43%54%
20209%43%54%
20197%42%56%
20187%43%56%
20179%43%58%
20169%43%58%
20159%44%58%
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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
9 Students
112,813 Students
% of Others Students
6%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJim Wells County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20256%33%26%
20246%32%26%
202317%33%25%
202219%31%25%
202119%31%25%
202019%31%24%
201921%31%24%
201821%31%23%
201730%31%22%
201630%31%22%
201530%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jim Wells County, TX?
2 private schools are located in Jim Wells County, TX.
What percentage of students in Jim Wells County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Jim Wells County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jim Wells County?
100% of private schools in Jim Wells County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Jim Wells County are often viewed compared to one another?

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