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Best Nueces County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 30 private schools serving 3,646 students in Nueces County, TX (there are 121 public schools, serving 57,419 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Nueces County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Nueces County, TX include Incarnate Word Academy High School, St. Patrick School, and Annapolis Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
87% of private schools in Nueces County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Nueces County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Annapolis Christian Academy
Annapolis Christian Academy Photo - Annapolis students are mature, hard working, and motivated. They speak and write with eloquence and have character rooted in a Christian ethic of service and sacrifice.
(Christian)
3875 S.Staples
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 991-6004
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Incarnate Word Academy High School
(Catholic)
2910 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(281) 565-2707
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level
(Catholic)
2917 Austin St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 883-0857
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Tuition listed
Mount Olive Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5101 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 991-9289
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
5814 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 991-3305
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Primera Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1509 Tarlton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 884-3582
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
203 Dunne Ave
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-3814
Gr: K-8 | 100 students
St. James Episcopal School
St. James Episcopal School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
(6)
602 South Carancahua Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 883-0835
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
3340 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 852-1211
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
801 E Main St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2778
Gr: K-4 | 24 students Tuition listed
Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
5002 Kostoryz Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 853-9392
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acushnet KinderCare
Acushnet KinderCare Photo - Acushnet KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4040 Acushnet Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 851-2861
Gr: NS-PK
Arlington Heights Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
9550 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 241-0090
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Garriga Middle School
(Catholic)
(2)
3114 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(367) 851-0853
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Tuition listed
Coggin Memorial School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6645 Downing St
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(391) 991-6968
Gr: K-8 | 10 students
Everhart KinderCare
Everhart KinderCare Photo - Everhart KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
6826 Everhart Rd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 991-3300
Gr: NS-PK
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
3115 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 884-8931
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Temple Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
11222 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 289-7770
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Masterpiece Bilingual Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
3202 Rodd Field Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 816-2447
Gr: PK-7 | 11 students
Montessori School-corpus Christi
Montessori School
901c Brawner Pkwy
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 883-9306
Gr: PK | 103 students
Most Precious Blood Catholic School
(Catholic)
3502 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 852-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students
River Hills Christian Academy
River Hills Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
13505 IH 37
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 933-1114
Gr: PK-7 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
River Hills Christian Academy
(Baptist)
16318 Fm 624
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 933-1114
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Rodd Field Road KinderCare
Rodd Field Road KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1354 Rodd Field Rd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 991-6571
Gr: NS-PK
St. John Paul Ii High School
(Catholic)
3036 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 855-5744
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
St. Pius X Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
737 Saint Pius Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 992-1343
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students
Second Baptist Church Child De
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
6701 S Staples
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 994-1751
Gr: K | 17 students Tuition listed
Solid Rock Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
5017 Curtis Clark Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 992-4471
Gr: K-12 | 14 students
Venture Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
3401 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 853-0126
Gr: K | 16 students
Yorktown Christian Academy
Yorktown Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
5025a Yorktown Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 985-9960
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Nueces County, Texas

Nueces County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Family Catholic School (Closed 2024)
(Catholic)
2526 Soledad St
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 884-9142
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Nueces County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Nueces County, TX include Incarnate Word Academy High School, St. Patrick School, and Annapolis Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Nueces County?
30 private schools are located in Nueces County.
How diverse are private schools in Nueces County?
Nueces County private schools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Nueces County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Nueces County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Nueces County?
87% of private schools in Nueces County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Nueces County are often viewed compared to one another?

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