Best Randall County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 629 students in Randall County, TX (there are 39 public schools, serving 20,846 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
60% of private schools in Randall County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Randall County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Amarillo Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 267 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
3806 Bowie Street
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 353-3871
Ascension Academy Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
9301 Ascension Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 382-1200
(2)
Map of Holy Cross Catholic Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
4110 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 355-9637
Map of Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
4118 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 359-1604
Map of Central Baptist Christian Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
1601 Sw 58th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 372-1464
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Randall County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Victory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students
Baptist
6300 Arden Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 359-9417

Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
629 Students
349,654 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
59 Teachers
32,481 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
47%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,250
$14,048
Average % on Financial Aid
57%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$77,350
$5,343
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$1.42 million
$43.61 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
20,196 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
161 Students
53,694 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
16%
# Black Students
14 Students
15,739 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
154 Students
137,827 Students
% White Students
24%
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
297 Students
112,827 Students
% of Others Students
47%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Randall County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Randall County, TX include Holy Cross Catholic Academy, Amarillo Montessori Academy, and Saint Joseph Catholic Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Randall County?
5 private schools are located in Randall County.
How diverse are private schools in Randall County?
Randall County private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Randall County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Randall County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Randall County?
60% of private schools in Randall County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Randall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Randall County include: Holy Cross Catholic Academy vs. Ascension Academy, Ascension Academy vs. Holy Cross Catholic Academy

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