San Marcos Academy Photo - Graduation is a special and meaningful time with unique ceremonies and events; 95% (or more) of SMA graduates matriculate at a college or university.

Top 3 Best San Marcos Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,398 students in San Marcos, TX (there are 16 public schools, serving 9,349 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in San Marcos, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in San Marcos, TX include San Marcos Academy, Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos, and San Marcos Center School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private schools in San Marcos, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked San Marcos Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos
(Christian)
(2)
1401 Davis Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-8976
Grades: PK-12
| 1,557 students
San Marcos Academy
San Marcos Academy Photo - Competitive athletics program for boys and girls in middle and upper school (grades 6-12).
(Baptist)
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 353 students