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Best Texas Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 1,174 students in Texas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Texas.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Texas include South Texas Christian Academy, Resolute Academy, and Rise Hybrid Private Academy Texas.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Texas (2026-27)

Map of Resolute Academy
Resolute Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students
Alternative School
2626 Cole Avenue, Ste 300
Dallas, TX 75204
(972) 836-5397
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Beaumont, TX
Rise Hybrid Private Academy Texas
Gr: PK-12
706 Magnolia Street
Beaumont, TX 77701
(346) 296-0912
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South Texas Christian Academy Photo
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Texas?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Texas include South Texas Christian Academy, Resolute Academy, and Rise Hybrid Private Academy Texas.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Texas?
3 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Texas.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in Texas?
33% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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Private Schools
1,174
Students
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Avg. Tuition
3%
Students of Color
47:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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