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Best Mesquite Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 737 students in Mesquite, TX (there are 51 public schools, serving 38,568 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Mesquite, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private school in Mesquite, TX is Dallas Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
63% of private schools in Mesquite, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Mesquite Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dallas Christian School
Dallas Christian School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(2)
1515 Republic Parkway
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 270-5495
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Appleseed Academy
(Christian)
(1)
4346 N. Galloway Ave.
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 681-3900
Gr: PK-4 | 76 students Avg. class size: 12 students
C P Preparatory School
C P Preparatory School Photo - Mrs . Dawn Patterson Ownet/Director since 1997. Please give me a call to discuss our academic program for your child. Before and after school care provided. Breakfast, lunch and snack ,dinner provided. Open 630 to 600 academic day 830 to 330
Daycare / Preschool
603 S Bryan Belt Line Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 222-7808
Gr: PK-K | 193 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Eastridge Christian Sch-day Cr
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2701 N Town E Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 681-5033
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Eastridge Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2701 N Town E Blvd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(430) 558-9995
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Kids Discovery Academy Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
933 Barnes Bridge Rd
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 698-9338
Gr: PK-1 | 89 students
Meadow Oaks Academy
Vocational/Technical School
1412 S Belt Line Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 285-6895
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students
2036 Hillview St
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 285-1966
Gr: K-7 | 25 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Mesquite, Texas

Mesquite, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
412 S Bryan Belt Line Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 285-3962
Gr: PK-4 | 79 students
1212 S Belt Line Rd
Mesquite, TX 75149
(972) 285-6771
Gr: K-12 | 62 students

Overview

This Town (Mesquite)
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
737 Students
349,790 Students
% Average Students of Color
52%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
32,404 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1083
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
$13,974
Average Summer Program Cost
$650
$666
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$43.09 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
53,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%
# Black Students
51 Students
15,813 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
181 Students
138,143 Students
% White Students
25%
40%
# 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
472 Students
112,501 Students
% of Others Students
64%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Mesquite, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Mesquite, TX is Dallas Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Mesquite?
8 private schools are located in Mesquite.
How diverse are private schools in Mesquite?
Mesquite private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Mesquite go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Mesquite are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mesquite?
63% of private schools in Mesquite are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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