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Best Matagorda County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 162 students in Matagorda County, TX (there are 16 public schools, serving 6,973 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Matagorda County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Matagorda County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Cross School - Bay City
Holy Cross School - Bay City
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School (Catholic)
2001 Katy Ave
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5632
(1)
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
3920 Dorris St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-2185
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMatagorda County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
162 Students
349,681 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMatagorda County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202581183179
202456178172
202349179174
202282189185
202182185180
202082178171
2019133185175
2018133183172
2017133191180
2016133189178
2015133178167
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% Average Students of Color
30%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatagorda County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202530%41%34%
202434%41%34%
202359%41%33%
202241%40%33%
202141%40%32%
202041%40%32%
201935%40%31%
201835%40%31%
201740%41%32%
201640%41%32%
201540%42%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
32,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMatagorda County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20258:111:111:1
20247:111:111:1
20236:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:112:1
201913:111:112:1
201813:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,500
$14,016

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearMatagorda County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.630.710.65
20240.700.710.65
20230.720.700.65
20220.680.700.64
20210.680.700.64
20200.680.700.64
20190.650.700.63
20180.650.700.63
20170.650.690.61
20160.650.690.61
20150.650.690.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
20,188 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMatagorda County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20223%6%4%
20213%6%4%
20203%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%4%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%4%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
53,687 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMatagorda County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202514%16%9%
202420%16%9%
202335%16%9%
202226%16%8%
202126%16%9%
202026%17%9%
201922%17%8%
201822%17%8%
201722%17%8%
201622%17%8%
201522%17%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
15,735 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMatagorda County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20255%5%7%
20247%5%7%
20237%4%8%
20226%4%7%
20216%4%7%
20206%4%8%
20192%5%7%
20182%5%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
46 Students
137,801 Students
% White Students
28%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMatagorda County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202528%40%52%
202441%41%52%
202329%41%52%
202247%43%54%
202147%43%54%
202047%43%54%
201951%42%56%
201851%43%56%
201751%43%58%
201651%43%58%
201551%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
85 Students
112,721 Students
% of Others Students
52%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMatagorda County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202552%33%26%
202431%32%26%
202327%33%25%
202218%31%25%
202118%31%25%
202018%31%24%
201922%31%24%
201822%31%23%
201722%31%22%
201622%31%22%
201522%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Matagorda County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Matagorda County, TX is Holy Cross School - Bay City.
How many private schools are located in Matagorda County?
2 private schools are located in Matagorda County.
What percentage of students in Matagorda County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Matagorda County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Matagorda County?
100% of private schools in Matagorda County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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