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St. Paul Lutheran School
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Mcallen Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,446 students in Mcallen, TX, 5% of all K-12 students in Mcallen, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Mcallen, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,446
  • Average Tuition: $5,925
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 70%
  • View Mcallen, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,446
  • Average Tuition: $5,925
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 70%
  • View Mcallen, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Mcallen Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Covenant Christian Academy
Covenant Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students
Christian
4201 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 686-7886
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Map of Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1100 Gumwood Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-3651
(2)
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Map of St. Johns Episcopal Day School
St. Johns Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Episcopal
2500 North 10th Street
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-0231
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St. Paul Lutheran School Photo
St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 W Pecan Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 682-2345
(2)
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South Texas Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
7001 N Ware Road
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 682-1117
(2)
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Map of Kids Village Montessori Lrnng
Kids Village Montessori Lrnng
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5401 N G St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 686-8602
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Map of Taylor Christian School
Taylor Christian School
Gr: K-5 | 6 students
Christian
2021 W Jackson Avenue
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-7574
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Mcallen, TX Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,446
Students
$5,925
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
70%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mcallen)
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,103 Schools
# Students
1,446 Students
349,970 Students
% Students of Color
70%
42%
0.56
0.71
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
901 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
61%
16%
# Black Students
20 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
131 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
9%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
374 Students
113,025 Students
% of Others Students
25%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
105 Teachers
32,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
21%
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1540
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,925
$12,798
Average Summer Program Cost
$690
$667
Average % on Financial Aid
9%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,060
$5,661
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mcallen, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Mcallen, TX include Our Lady Of Sorrows School, St. Paul Lutheran School, and St. Johns Episcopal Day School.
How many private schools are located in Mcallen?
7 private schools are located in Mcallen.
How diverse are private schools in Mcallen?
Mcallen private schools are approximately 70% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Mcallen go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Mcallen are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mcallen?
100% of private schools in Mcallen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Mcallen are often viewed compared to one another?

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