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Best Texas Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 78 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 38,361 students in Texas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Texas.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Texas include Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart, Greenhill School, and Keystone School.
The average tuition cost is $24,450, which is higher than the Texas private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,293.
54% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Texas (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Austin International School
Austin International School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4001 Adelphi ln
Austin, TX 78727
(512) 331-7806
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
E.A. Young Academy
E.A. Young Academy Photo - At E.A. Young Academy, we work to develop innovative, problem solving, compassionate stewards of our global community. Our scholars are ready!
Special Program Emphasis
(20)
608 Henrietta Creek
Roanoke, TX 76262
(682) 831-1776
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Girls' School Of Austin
Girls' School Of Austin Photo
All-girls
2007 Mccall Rd
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 478-7827
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
The Honor Roll School
The Honor Roll School Photo
4111 Sweetwater Boulevard
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(346) 523-8038
Gr: NS-8 | 608 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th)
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th) Photo - Low Stress. High Outcomes. Students have many opportunities to improve leadership and public speaking skills in our small low-stress learning environment at Memorial Private School.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(9)
14333 Fern Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 759-2288
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rawson Saunders
Rawson Saunders Photo
Special Education School
2614A Exposition Blvd.
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 476-8382
Gr: 1-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Alcuin School
Alcuin School Photo
Montessori School
6144 Churchill Way
Dallas, TX 75230
(972) 239-1745
Gr: PK-12 | 634 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
9700 Saints Cir
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 560-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 1,139 student
All Saints Episcopal School
All Saints Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
4108 Delaware Street
Beaumont, TX 77706
(409) 892-1755
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Allen Academy
Allen Academy Photo
(3)
3201 Boonville Rd
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 776-0731
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Annunciation Orthodox School
Annunciation Orthodox School Photo
(Greek Orthodox)
(5)
3600 Yoakum Blvd
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 470-5600
Gr: NS-8 | 699 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Academy
Ascension Academy Photo
(2)
9301 Ascension Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 382-1200
Gr: 5-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Awty International School
The Awty International School Photo - The Awty Campus Center is a vibrant hub for learning, creativity, and community. Featuring flexible classrooms, collaborative spaces, and a performance hall, the Center supports Awty's mission to inspire global citizenship and academic excellence. Designed for innovation and connection, it reflects the school's commitment to providing an exceptional environment for students, faculty, and families.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
7455 Awty School Ln
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 580-0579
Gr: PK-12 | 1,796 student Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Brazos Christian School
(Christian)
3000 W Villa Maria Road
Bryan, TX 77807
(979) 823-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 443 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Burton Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
4611 Kelly Elliott Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 572-0081
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The King Cathedral School
(Catholic)
4011 54th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 795-8283
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students
Cistercian Preparatory School
Cistercian Preparatory School Photo
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
3660 Cistercian Road
Irving, TX 75039
(469) 499-5400
Gr: 5-12 | 357 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart Photo - Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is Houston's only all-girls' Catholic school offering Pre-K3 through 12th-grade education.
All-girls (Catholic)
(5)
10202 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 468-8211
Gr: PK-12 | 813 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Emery/Weiner School
The Emery/Weiner School Photo - A number of students participate in arts programs at Emery/Weiner. Extracurricular opportunities in the arts include theater, dance, choir, band, and studio art offerings.
(Jewish)
(1)
9825 Stella Link Rd
Houston, TX 77025
(832) 204-5900
Gr: 6-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
First Baptist Academy
First Baptist Academy Photo - CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | Learning and life that is undertaken separate and apart from the Lord ultimately lacks purpose and meaning. FBA teaches the Truth so our children can discern between truth/lies and good/evil.
(Baptist)
7450 Memorial Woods Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 290-2500
Gr: NS-8 | 535 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fort Worth Country Day
Fort Worth Country Day Photo - Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD) is a JK-12 private, independent, coeducational, nondenominational college-preparatory school located on approximately 100 acres in Fort Worth, Texas. The mission of Fort Worth Country Day School is to foster the intellectual, physical, emotional, and ethical development of capable students through an academically rigorous college preparatory program that integrates the arts and athletics.
(3)
4200 Country Day Lane
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 302-3209
Gr: K-12 | 1,097 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Good Shepherd Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
11110 Midway Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 357-1610
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace School
Grace School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(28)
10219 Ella Lee
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 781-4990
Gr: NS-8 | 508 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greenhill School
Greenhill School Photo
4141 Spring Valley Road
Addison, TX 75001
(972) 628-5400
Gr: PK-12 | 1,322 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Headwaters School
Headwaters School Photo - Headwaters Students are Peacemakers, Advocates, Creators, and Thinkers ranging from 18 months to high school seniors.
Montessori School
(3)
807 Rio Grande
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 480-8142
Gr: PK-12 | 525 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
The Hockaday School
The Hockaday School Photo
All-girls
11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 360-6526
Gr: PK-12 | 1,110 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS)
Jack Segal Academy (formerly BYDS) Photo - Segal Students playing on the new Rhona & Bruce Caress Playground and Sports Center
(Jewish)
4525 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 666-1884
Gr: NS-5 | 362 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
The John Cooper School
The John Cooper School Photo - The Rock Math & Science Center
(11)
One John Cooper Drive
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 367-0900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,312 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Keystone School
Keystone School Photo - Keystone School Upper School Students
(6)
119 E Craig Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 735-4022
Gr: NS-12 | 491 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
The Kinkaid School - Head Of School Office
201 Kinkaid School Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 243-5031
Gr: PK-12 | 1,435 student Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
Lakehill Preparatory School
Lakehill Preparatory School Photo
(3)
2720 Hillside Drive
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 826-2931
Gr: K-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
The Lamplighter School
The Lamplighter School Photo
11611 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 369-9201
Gr: PK-4 | 470 students Tuition listed
The Montessori School Of San Antonio
The Montessori School Of San Antonio Photo
Montessori School
(1)
17722 Rogers Ranch Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 492-3553
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Northstar School
Northstar School Photo - The Northstar sign greets you upon entry.
(5)
4620 Park Springs Blvd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 478-5852
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
The Oakridge School
The Oakridge School Photo - In the past five years, 100% of Oakridge's graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges.
(10)
5900 West Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 451-4994
Gr: PK-12 | 682 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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