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Best Texas Catholic Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 66 catholic private high schools serving 25,629 students in Texas. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Texas.

The catholic private high schools in Texas include Holy Cross of San Antonio, Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and St. Agnes Academy College Preparatory.

The average tuition cost is $15,446, which is higher than the Texas private high school average tuition cost of $14,737.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 66
# Students Served: 25,629

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 66
# Students Served: 25,629

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private high schools in Texas?

The catholic private high schools in Texas include Holy Cross of San Antonio, Duchesne Academy Of The Sacred Heart, and St. Agnes Academy College Preparatory.

How many catholic private high schools are located in Texas?

66 catholic private high schools are located in Texas.

How much do catholic private high schools cost in Texas?

The average tuition cost is $15,446, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,737.

How diverse are catholic private high schools in Texas?

Texas catholic private high schools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 37%.

Texas Catholic Private High Schools Trends

Private Schools

25,629

Students

$15,446

Avg. Tuition

55%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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