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Best Randall County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 674 students in Randall County, TX (there are 39 public schools, serving 20,846 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Randall County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Randall County, TX include Holy Cross Catholic Academy, Amarillo Montessori Academy, and Ascension Academy.
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).

Top Ranked Randall County Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Amarillo Montessori Academy
Montessori School
3806 Bowie Street
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 353-3871
Gr: PK-4 | 267 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Academy
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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
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
4110 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 355-9637
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students
Central Baptist Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
1601 Sw 58th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 372-1464
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students
4118 S Bonham St
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 359-1604
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Randall County, Texas

Randall County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6300 Arden Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 359-9417
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students

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 Ascension Academy.
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 44% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
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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