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Best Texas Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) serving 1,331 students in Texas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Texas.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Texas include Christ The King Cathedral School, The Briarwood School, and El Paso Adventist Junior Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Texas (2026-27)

The Briarwood School Photo
The Briarwood School
Gr: K-12 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
12207 Whittington Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 493-1070
(1)
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Map of Christ The King Cathedral School
Christ The King Cathedral School
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students
Catholic
4011 54th St
Lubbock, TX 79413
(806) 795-8283
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Map of El Paso Adventist Junior Academy
El Paso Adventist Junior Academy
Gr: K-10 | 38 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3510 George Dieter Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 855-7312
(1)
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Map of Harbor Leadership Academy
Harbor Leadership Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 18
Alternative School
1717 Scottsdale Dr. Suite 103
Cedar Park, TX 78641
(512) 219-5673
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Map of The Arbor School
The Arbor School
Gr: Inquire with school | 36 students
Special Education School
1635 Blalock Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 827-8830
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Map of Devereux School
Devereux School
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
1150 Devereux Dr
League City, TX 77573
(281) 316-5492
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Map of Greystone House Montessori
Greystone House Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School
1000 Evergreen Cir
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 298-2444
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Map of Harvest Christian School
Harvest Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 81 students
Assembly of God
7501 Crowley Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76134
(817) 568-0021
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Map of Innovative Montessori School
Innovative Montessori School
Gr: PK | 66 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Montessori School
12280 Westheimer Rd Ste 50
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 558-7323
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The Monarch School & Institute Photo
The Monarch School & Institute
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 2
Special Education School
2815 Rosefield Drive
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 479-0800
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Stepping Stone School Photo
Stepping Stone School
Gr: NS-PK | 151 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Daycare / Preschool
5113 Timber Creek Dr.
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 566-1851
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Map of Superior Academy
Superior Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
7019 W Village Blvd # 3208
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 728-0435
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Texas?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Texas include Christ The King Cathedral School, The Briarwood School, and El Paso Adventist Junior Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are located in Texas?
12 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are located in Texas.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Texas?
Texas private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are religiously affiliated in Texas?
25% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
12
Private Schools
1,331
Students
$27,614
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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