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Lavaca County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 633 students in Lavaca County, TX (there are 15 public schools, serving 4,042 public students). 14% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Lavaca County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lavaca County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students
Catholic
313 S Texana St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4251
(1)
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
310 Orth St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-9000
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Map of Shiner Catholic School
Shiner Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Catholic
424 S. St. Ludmila
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3843
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
633 Students
349,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
58 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,245
$12,796
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
491 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
77%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
73 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
11%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lavaca County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Lavaca County, TX include Sacred Heart Catholic School, St. Joseph Elementary School, and Shiner Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Lavaca County?
3 private schools are located in Lavaca County.
What percentage of students in Lavaca County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Lavaca County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lavaca County?
100% of private schools in Lavaca County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Lavaca County are often viewed compared to one another?

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