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Lancaster Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 117 students in Lancaster, TX.
100% of private elementary schools in Lancaster, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Elementary Schools in Lancaster, TX (2026-27)

Map of Berne Academy
Berne Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1311 Johns Ave
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 218-7373
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Map of Cedar Valley Christian Academy
Cedar Valley Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students
Christian
643 W Wintergreen Road
Lancaster, TX 75134
(972) 218-0808
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Map of Gardner Preparatory School
Gardner Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students
Christian
100 N Houston School Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 275-1539
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Lancaster, TX Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+200.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
117
Students
+120.8% (+64 students) 10-yr
$3,800
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
95%
Students of Color
+28.4% (+21.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+20.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lancaster)
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,286 Schools
# Students
117 Students
268,457 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearLancaster, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202539214199
202439208192
202339208193
202241216205
202141211201
202041203188
201951211193
201851208190
201752215199
201652213196
201553203183
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% Students of Color
95%
41%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLancaster, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202595%41%33%
202495%40%32%
202395%40%32%
202295%39%32%
202195%39%31%
202095%39%31%
201994%39%31%
201894%39%30%
201774%40%31%
201674%41%31%
201574%42%31%
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0.40
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearLancaster, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20250.400.700.64
20240.400.700.64
20230.400.700.63
20220.450.690.62
20210.450.690.62
20200.450.690.62
20190.450.690.61
20180.450.690.60
20170.230.680.59
20160.230.680.59
20150.210.690.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
896 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,085 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
45,141 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLancaster, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20255%17%9%
20245%17%9%
20235%17%9%
20224%17%8%
20214%17%9%
20204%18%9%
20195%18%8%
20185%18%8%
20175%17%8%
20165%17%8%
20156%18%8%
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# Black Students
89 Students
13,626 Students
% Black Students
76%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLancaster, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202575%5%8%
202475%5%8%
202375%5%8%
202272%5%7%
202172%5%8%
202072%5%8%
201972%5%8%
201872%5%8%
201788%5%7%
201688%5%8%
201588%5%8%
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# White Students
4 Students
118,934 Students
% White Students
3%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLancaster, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20253%45%55%
20243%46%55%
20233%46%55%
20223%47%57%
20213%47%57%
20203%47%58%
20194%47%59%
20184%47%59%
20173%47%61%
20163%47%61%
20156%47%61%
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# 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
20 Students
66,967 Students
% of Others Students
17%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLancaster, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202517%25%22%
202417%25%22%
202317%26%22%
202221%25%22%
202121%25%20%
202021%24%19%
201919%25%20%
201819%24%20%
20174%26%19%
20164%26%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
21 Teachers
27,451 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLancaster, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20256:110:111:1
20246:110:111:1
20236:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20216:110:111:1
20206:110:111:1
20196:110:111:1
20186:110:111:1
20175:110:111:1
20165:111:112:1
20155:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLancaster, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025101516
2024101415
2023101415
2022101415
2021101415
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
2017101415
2016101415
2015101415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,800
$13,270

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLancaster, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$3,800$13,349$14,043
2024$3,800$10,919$12,357
2023$3,800$10,415$11,693
2022$3,800$10,055$11,199
2021$3,800$9,626$10,824
2020$3,800$9,478$10,496
2019$3,800$9,146$10,300
2018$3,800$8,570$10,056
2017$3,800$8,296$9,712
2016$3,800$7,985$9,307
2015$3,800$7,438$8,903
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Lancaster, TX?
3 private elementary schools are located in Lancaster, TX.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster?
100% of private elementary schools in Lancaster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Lancaster include: Gardner Preparatory School vs. Cedar Valley Christian Academy

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