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Best Randall County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 266 students in Randall County, TX.
The top-ranked private high schools in Randall County, TX include Ascension Academy and Holy Cross Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Texas private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private high schools in Randall County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Randall County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ascension Academy
Ascension Academy Photo
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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
[+] 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

Overview

This County (Randall County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
266 Students
173,784 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
36%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
45 Teachers
18,387 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
49%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,750
$14,454
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,700
$4,916
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$1.42 million
$30.55 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.67
# American Indian Students
n/a
784 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,079 Students
% Asian Students
3%
8%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
26,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
16%
# Black Students
5 Students
9,174 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
117 Students
89,070 Students
% White Students
44%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
326 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
51 Students
32,015 Students
% of Others Students
19%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Randall County, TX?
The top-ranked private high schools in Randall County, TX include Ascension Academy and Holy Cross Catholic Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Randall County?
3 private high schools are located in Randall County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Randall County?
67% of private high schools in Randall County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Randall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Randall County include: Holy Cross Catholic Academy vs. Ascension Academy, Ascension Academy vs. Holy Cross Catholic Academy

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