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Matagorda County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
162 Students
349,970 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
32,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,500
$12,798

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
16%
# Black Students
8 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
46 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
28%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
85 Students
113,025 Students
% of Others Students
52%
33%
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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