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Kaufman County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 544 students in Kaufman County, TX (there are 65 public schools, serving 41,303 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is lower than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
83% of private schools in Kaufman County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 544
  • Average Tuition: $5,100
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Kaufman County, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 544
  • Average Tuition: $5,100
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 21%
  • View Kaufman County, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Kaufman County Private Schools (2026-27)

Kaufman Christian School Photo
Kaufman Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
401 N Shannon St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6111
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Poetry Community Christian School Photo
Poetry Community Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
18688 FM 986
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7227
(21)
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Map of Good Shepard Episcopal School
Good Shepard Episcopal School
Gr: 1-3 | 45 students
Episcopal
200 W College Street
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-8131
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First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten Photo
First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
834 Griffith Ave
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 561-0827
(1)
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Map of Methodist Day School
Methodist Day School
Gr: NS-K | 48 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
503 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6274
(1)
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Map of Travis Ranch KinderCare
Travis Ranch KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1003 Travis Ranch Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(972) 439-9500
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
544 Students
349,970 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
32,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
26%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$12,798
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$667
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$973
$5,661
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%
# Black Students
7 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
299 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
55%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
220 Students
113,025 Students
% of Others Students
41%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kaufman County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Kaufman County, TX include Good Shepard Episcopal School, Poetry Community Christian School, and Kaufman Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Kaufman County?
6 private schools are located in Kaufman County.
How diverse are private schools in Kaufman County?
Kaufman County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Kaufman County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Kaufman County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kaufman County?
83% of private schools in Kaufman County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Kaufman County are often viewed compared to one another?

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