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For the 2021 school year, there are 50 top private schools in Texas belonging to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), serving 28,929 students.
The National Association of Independent Schools, governed by a board of trustees and staffed by approximately 40 individuals, is a membership organization and the national voice of independent education. NAIS represents approximately 1,400 independent schools and associations in the United States, and affiliates with independent schools abroad as well. We offer a broad variety of services and products. The NAIS Principles of Good Practice for member schools define high standards and ethical behavior in key areas of independent school operations.You can also find more schools membership associations in Texas.

Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private High Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • 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 (Roman Catholic)
    (5)
     10202 Memorial Dr
    Houston, TX 77024
    (713) 468-8211
    Grades: PK-12 | n/a students
  • Fellowship Academy
    Fellowship Academy Photo - Our beautiful campus, located in Kennedale, very conveniently to Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, and other nearby communities.
    (Christian)
    (2)
     1021 N. Bowman Springs Rd.
    Kennedale, TX 76060
    (817) 483-2400
    Grades: PK-12 | 367 students
  • Alcuin School
    Alcuin School Photo
    Montessori School
     6144 Churchill Way
    Dallas, TX 75230
    (972) 239-1745
    Grades: PK-12 | 589 students
  • All Saints Episcopal School
    Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
     9700 Saints Cir
    Fort Worth, TX 76108
    (817) 560-5700
    Grades: PK-12 | 1,054 students
  • Allen Academy
    Allen Academy Photo
    (3)
     3201 Boonville Rd
    Bryan, TX 77802
    (979) 776-0731
    Grades: PK-12 | 328 students
  • Ascension Academy
    Ascension Academy Photo
    Special Program Emphasis (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     9301 Ascension Pkwy
    Amarillo, TX 79119
    (806) 342-0515
    Grades: 6-12 | 163 students
  • The Awty International School
    Special Program Emphasis
    (1)
     7455 Awty School Ln
    Houston, TX 77055
    (713) 328-5817
    Grades: PK-12 | 1,717 students
  • Brazos Christian School
    (Christian)
     3000 W Villa Maria Road
    Bryan, TX 77807
    (979) 823-1000
    Grades: PK-12 | 443 students
  • Burton Adventist Academy
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
    (2)
     4611 Kelly Elliott Rd
    Arlington, TX 76017
    (817) 572-0081
    Grades: NS-12 | 334 students
  • Calvary Baptist School
    (Baptist)
     3401 N Frazier St
    Conroe, TX 77303
    (936) 756-0743
    Grades: PK-12 | 238 students
  • Christ The King Cathedral School
    (Roman Catholic)
     4011 54th St
    Lubbock, TX 79413
    (806) 795-8283
    Grades: PK-12 | 455 students
  • Cistercian Preparatory School
    Cistercian Preparatory School Photo
    All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Roman Catholic)
     3660 Cistercian Road
    Irving, TX 75039
    (469) 499-5402
    Grades: 5-12 | 345 students
  • EA Young Academy
    EA Young Academy Photo - E.A. Young Academy is a K-12, not-for-profit private academy dedicated to gifted, talented and high ability scholars. We are passionate about serving the needs of gifted students by providing a creative, challenging and unique learning environment.
    Special Program Emphasis
    (7)
     8521 Davis Blvd
    North Richland Hills, TX 76182
    (817) 427-4888
    Grades: K-12 | 74 students
  • 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)
     9825 Stella Link Rd
    Houston, TX 77025
    (832) 204-5900
    Grades: 6-12 | 508 students
  • Episcopal High School
    Episcopal High School Photo
    (Episcopal)
     4650 Bissonnet St
    Bellaire, TX 77401
    (713) 512-3400
    Grades: 9-12 | 749 students
  • Greenhill School
    Greenhill School Photo
    4141 Spring Valley Road
    Addison, TX 75001
    (972) 628-5400
    Grades: PK-12 | 1,338 students
  • Hill Country Christian School of Austin
    Hill Country Christian School of Austin Photo
    (Christian)
    (3)
     12124 Ranch Rd 620 North
    Austin, TX 78750
    (512) 331-7036
    Grades: PK-12 | 521 students
  • Hill School Of Fort Worth
    Hill School Of Fort Worth Photo - Dance program
    Special Education School
     4817 Odessa Avenue
    Fort Worth, TX 76133
    (817) 923-9482
    Grades: K-12 | 134 students
  • The Hockaday School
    The Hockaday School Photo
    All-girls
     11600 Welch Road
    Dallas, TX 75229
    (214) 363-6311
    Grades: PK-12 | 1,085 students
  • Houston Christian High School
    Houston Christian High School Photo - The "Passport to Lead" program's vision is to inspire young people to lead by uniting faith, intellect and gifts to reach their greatest promise. We teach our students to take the lead to influence people to achieve a common goal and, through this process, honor God. In addition, leadership topics are integrated in the curriculum of every course taught at HC.
    (Christian)
    (1)
     2700 W Sam Houston Parkway N
    Houston, TX 77043
    (713) 580-6000
    Grades: 9-12 | 470 students
  • The John Cooper School
    The John Cooper School Photo - Dunlap Gymnasium
    Special Program Emphasis
    (9)
     One John Cooper Drive
    Spring, TX 77381
    (281) 367-0900
    Grades: PK-12 | 1,202 students
  • Keystone School
    Keystone School Photo - Keystone School Upper School Students
    Special Program Emphasis
    (6)
     119 E Craig Place
    San Antonio, TX 78212
    (210) 735-4022
    Grades: NS-12 | 491 students
  • The Kinkaid School
     201 Kinkaid School Dr
    Houston, TX 77024
    (713) 782-1640
    Grades: PK-12 | 1,412 students
  • Lakehill Preparatory School
    Lakehill Preparatory School Photo - Lakehill students all go on to pursue education at a higher level, and are accepted into Ivy League schools, top research universities, liberal arts colleges, renowned art institutions, and international universities.
    (3)
     2720 Hillside Drive
    Dallas, TX 75214
    (214) 826-2931
    Grades: K-12 | 400 students
  • Mt. Pleasant Christian School
    (Christian)
     300 S Florey Ave
    Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
    (903) 577-1550
    Grades: K-12 | 16 students
  • Northstar School
    Northstar School Photo - The Northstar sign greets you upon entry.
    (2)
     4620 Park Springs Blvd
    Arlington, TX 76017
    (817) 478-5852
    Grades: 7-12 | 51 students
  • The Oakridge School
    The Oakridge School Photo - In the past five years, 100% of Oakridge's graduates have been accepted to four-year colleges.
    (9)
     5900 West Pioneer Parkway
    Arlington, TX 76013
    (817) 451-4994
    Grades: NS-12 | 870 students
  • Parish Episcopal School
    Parish Episcopal School Photo - The new Gymnasium at Parish Sigma campus.
    (Episcopal)
    (4)
     4101 Sigma Road
    Dallas, TX 75244
    (972) 239-8011
    Grades: NS-12 | 1,100 students
  • The Post Oak School
    The Post Oak School Photo - Middle School (D.C. trip)
    Montessori School
    (1)
     4600 Bissonnet St
    Bellaire, TX 77401
    (713) 661-6688
    Grades: NS-12 | 475 students
  • Rawson Saunders
    Rawson Saunders Photo
    Special Education School
     2614A Exposition Blvd
    Austin, TX 78703
    (512) 476-8382
    Grades: 1-12 | 246 students
  • Regents School Of Austin
    Regents School Of Austin Photo - Since our first year of varsity athletics in 2000, Regents has won state championships in football (2010, 2006, 2003, 2002, and 2001), volleyball (2006) and cheerleading (2006) as well as numerous regional, bi-district and district titles in other sports. Enthusiastic participation is important as we continue to seek to honor God through our athletic program.
    (Christian)
    (6)
     3230 Travis Country Circle
    Austin, TX 78735
    (512) 899-8095
    Grades: K-12 | 1,077 students
  • St. Agnes Academy
    St. Agnes Academy Photo - Come visit our new Science and Technology building!
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
     9000 Bellaire Blvd
    Houston, TX 77036
    (713) 219-5400
    Grades: 9-12 | 944 students
  • St. Andrew's Episcopal School
    St. Andrew's Episcopal School Photo - St. Andrew's celebrates students as Scholars, Artists, Athletes and Servants in grades K-12! In addition to exemplary academics, we offer daily Chapel, foreign language, and physical education - with competitive sports beginning in 5th grade.
    (Episcopal)
     1112 W 31st St
    Austin, TX 78705
    (512) 299-9800
    Grades: K-12 | 959 students
  • St. Mark's School Of Texas
    St. Mark's School Of Texas Photo - St. Mark's School of Texas campus
    All-boys (Episcopal)
    (1)
     10600 Preston Road
    Dallas, TX 75230
    (214) 346-8700
    Grades: 1-12 | 884 students
  • Saint Mary's Hall
    Saint Mary's Hall Photo - Saint Mary's Hall Dance
    (Christian)
     9401 Starcrest Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78217
    (210) 483-9100
    Grades: PK-12 | 987 students
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