Best Matagorda County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 162 students in Matagorda County, TX.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Matagorda County, TX is Holy Cross School - Bay City.
100% of private elementary schools in Matagorda County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Matagorda County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Cross School - Bay City
Montessori School (Catholic)
(1)
2001 Katy Ave
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5632
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
3920 Dorris St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-2185
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Tuition listed

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
162 Students
268,228 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
27,412 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,500
$13,179

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
896 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
18,125 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
45,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
17%
# Black Students
8 Students
13,688 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
46 Students
119,149 Students
% White Students
28%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
417 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
66,897 Students
% of Others Students
52%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Matagorda County, TX?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Matagorda County, TX is Holy Cross School - Bay City.
How many private elementary schools are located in Matagorda County?
2 private elementary schools are located in Matagorda County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Matagorda County?
100% of private elementary schools in Matagorda County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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