Marion County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Marion County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Marion County Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
39 Students
349,970 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
32,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
48%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
0%
6%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
16%
# Black Students
5 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
18 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
46%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
18%
<1%
# Others Students
4 Students
113,025 Students
% of Others Students
10%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

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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