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Best Lamar County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 267 students in Lamar County, TX (there are 20 public schools, serving 8,554 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Lamar County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lamar County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
2190 FM79
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 785-9557
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Map of Central Presbyterian Day School
Central Presbyterian Day School
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
309 S Church St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 784-0829
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLamar County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20192
20182
20172
20162
20152
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# Students
267 Students
350,131 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025134183179
2024134178172
2023128179174
202282189185
202182185180
202082178171
2019182185175
2018182183172
2017110191180
2016110189178
2015110178167
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% Average Students of Color
8%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20258%41%34%
20248%41%34%
20236%41%33%
20229%40%33%
20219%40%32%
20209%40%32%
20196%40%31%
20186%40%31%
20175%41%32%
20165%41%32%
20155%42%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
32,429 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202511:111:111:1
202411:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201928:111:112:1
201828:111:112:1
201742:111:112:1
201642:111:112:1
201542:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
48%

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

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202575%47%55%
202475%47%54%
202375%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
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025121415
2024121415
2023121415
2022101415
2021101415
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
2017101415
2016101415
2015101415
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025222626
2024222626
2023222626
2022222626
2021222626
2020222625
2019222625
2018222625
2017222625
2016222625
2015222525
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,250
$12,832

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$5,250$14,096$15,012
2024$5,250$11,363$13,254
2023$5,250$10,749$12,626
2022$4,800$10,383$12,187
2021$4,800$10,002$11,800
2020$4,800$9,827$11,512
2019$4,800$9,511$11,293
2018$4,800$9,029$11,017
2017$4,800$8,700$10,708
2016$4,800$8,409$10,356
2015$4,800$7,930$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
24%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202520%23%34%
202420%23%34%
202320%24%34%
202250%24%33%
202150%24%33%
202050%24%32%
201950%23%31%
201850%23%30%
201750%22%30%
201650%21%29%
201550%21%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$5,337

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$2,000$4,337$7,073
2024$2,000$4,531$6,930
2023$2,000$4,079$6,469
2022$1,500$3,959$6,289
2021$1,500$3,796$6,055
2020$1,500$3,690$5,921
2019$1,500$3,396$5,795
2018$1,500$3,260$5,456
2017$1,500$3,153$5,319
2016$1,500$3,082$5,105
2015$1,500$3,281$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
50%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202550%83%81%
202450%85%85%
202350%85%85%
202250%85%85%
202150%85%85%
202050%85%85%
201950%84%85%
201850%83%85%
201750%83%85%
201650%82%85%
201550%81%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.530.710.65
20240.530.710.65
20230.530.700.65
20220.500.700.64
20210.500.700.64
20200.500.700.64
20190.420.700.63
20180.420.700.63
20170.280.690.61
20160.280.690.61
20150.280.690.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20221%6%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
53,672 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%16%9%
20241%16%9%
20231%16%9%
20221%16%8%
20211%16%9%
20201%17%9%
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# Black Students
4 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20232%4%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%4%7%
20202%4%8%
20192%5%7%
20182%5%7%
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# White Students
117 Students
137,789 Students
% White Students
44%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202544%40%52%
202444%41%52%
202346%41%52%
202263%43%54%
202163%43%54%
202063%43%54%
201927%42%56%
201827%43%56%
201716%43%58%
201616%43%58%
201516%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
141 Students
113,085 Students
% of Others Students
53%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLamar County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202553%33%26%
202453%32%26%
202351%33%25%
202233%31%25%
202133%31%25%
202033%31%24%
201971%31%24%
201871%31%23%
201784%31%22%
201684%31%22%
201584%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lamar County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Lamar County, TX is Trinity Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lamar County?
2 private schools are located in Lamar County.
What percentage of students in Lamar County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Lamar County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lamar County?
100% of private schools in Lamar County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Christian).
Which private schools in Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?

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