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Best Lee County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 281 students in Lee County, TX (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,224 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Lee County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lee County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John Lutheran School
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1009 Private Road 8012
Giddings, TX 78942
(512) 253-6358
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran Serbin School
St. Paul Lutheran Serbin School
Gr: K-8 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1578 County Road 211
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 366-2218
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
382 N Grimes St
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3319
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLee County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
281 Students
349,966 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLee County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202594183179
202494178172
2023107179174
2022113189185
2021113185180
2020113178171
2019115185175
2018115183172
2017114191180
2016114189178
2015114178167
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% Average Students of Color
9%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLee County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20259%41%34%
20249%41%34%
20235%41%33%
20225%40%33%
20215%40%32%
20205%40%32%
201914%40%31%
201814%40%31%
201713%41%32%
201613%41%32%
201513%42%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
32,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLee County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202513:111:111:1
202413:111:111:1
202317:111:111:1
202215:111:111:1
202115:111:111:1
202015:111:112:1
201914:111:112:1
201814:111:112:1
201716:111:112:1
201617:111:112:1
201517:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearLee County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025101415
2024101415
2023101415
2022101415
2021101415
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
2017101415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,170
$14,031

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearLee County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$1,170$14,096$15,012
2024$1,170$11,363$13,254
2023$1,170$10,749$12,626
2022$1,170$10,383$12,187
2021$1,170$10,002$11,800
2020$1,170$9,827$11,512
2019$1,170$9,511$11,293
2018$1,170$9,029$11,017
2017$1,170$8,700$10,708
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearLee County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.390.710.65
20240.390.710.65
20230.450.700.65
20220.440.700.64
20210.440.700.64
20200.440.700.64
20190.430.700.63
20180.430.700.63
20170.470.690.61
20160.470.690.61
20150.470.690.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,195 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
53,692 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLee County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20254%16%9%
20244%16%9%
20233%16%9%
20224%16%8%
20214%16%9%
20204%17%9%
20197%17%8%
20187%17%8%
20176%17%8%
20166%17%8%
20156%17%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
15,738 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLee County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
219 Students
137,814 Students
% White Students
76%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLee County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202576%40%52%
202476%41%52%
202369%41%52%
202270%43%54%
202170%43%54%
202070%43%54%
201973%42%56%
201873%43%56%
201769%43%58%
201669%43%58%
201569%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
55 Students
112,837 Students
% of Others Students
19%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLee County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202519%33%26%
202419%32%26%
202328%33%25%
202226%31%25%
202126%31%25%
202026%31%24%
201919%31%24%
201819%31%23%
201724%31%22%
201624%31%22%
201524%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lee County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Lee County, TX include St. John Lutheran School and St. Paul Lutheran Serbin School.
How many private schools are located in Lee County?
3 private schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
100% of private schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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