For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 59 students in Mount Pleasant, TX (there are 15 public schools, serving 6,972 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Mount Pleasant, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Mount Pleasant, TX (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kindlelight School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1304 E Ferguson Rd
Mount Pleasant, TX 75456
(903) 577-8577
Mount Pleasant, TX 75456
(903) 577-8577
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Mt. Pleasant Christian School
(Christian)
300 S Florey Ave
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
(903) 577-1550
Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
(903) 577-1550
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Mount Pleasant)
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
59 Students
349,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
41%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
32,438 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
15,801 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
20 Students
138,065 Students
% White Students
34%
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
33 Students
112,745 Students
% of Others Students
56%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Mount Pleasant, TX?
2 private schools are located in Mount Pleasant, TX.
What percentage of students in Mount Pleasant go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Mount Pleasant are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mount Pleasant?
100% of private schools in Mount Pleasant are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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