For the 2026 school year, there are 1,195 religiously affiliated private schools serving 247,316 students in Texas (56% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $11,870, which is lower than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $13,947.
Top-Ranked Texas Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)
Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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