St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - St. Paul Lutheran School has served the McAllen community for over 75 years! We educate the whole child using a traditional, advanced curriculum while tending to each student's emotional and spiritual needs.

Best 78501 Texas Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 870 students in 78501, TX.
The top ranked private preschools in 78501, TX include St. Paul Lutheran School, Our Lady Of Sorrows School, and St. Johns Episcopal Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Texas private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private preschools in 78501, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked 78501 Texas Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
(Catholic)
(2)
1100 Gumwood Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-3651
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Johns Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
2500 North 10th Street
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-0231
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Avg. class size: 17 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - St. Paul Lutheran School has served the McAllen community for over 75 years! We educate the whole child using a traditional, advanced curriculum while tending to each student's emotional and spiritual needs.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
300 W Pecan Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 682-2345
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in 78501, TX?
The top ranked private preschools in 78501, TX include St. Paul Lutheran School, Our Lady Of Sorrows School, and St. Johns Episcopal Day School.
How many private preschools are located in 78501?
3 private preschools are located in 78501.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in 78501?
100% of private preschools in 78501 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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