Best Marion County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 39 students in Marion County, TX (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,106 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Marion County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Marion County, TX include Cypress Bend Adventist Elementary School and Jefferson Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Marion County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Marion County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cypress Bend Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2997 Fm 728
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-7402
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate listed
Jefferson Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3060 Fm 728
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-3973
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students

Overview

This County (Marion County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
39 Students
349,786 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
32,438 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
47%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
16%
# Black Students
5 Students
15,801 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
18 Students
138,065 Students
% White Students
46%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
18%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
4 Students
112,733 Students
% of Others Students
10%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Marion County, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Marion County, TX include Cypress Bend Adventist Elementary School and Jefferson Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Marion County?
2 private schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marion County?
100% of private schools in Marion County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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