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San Marcos Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,424 students in San Marcos, TX, 21% of all K-12 students in San Marcos, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
63% of private schools in San Marcos, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,424
  • Average Tuition: $9,333
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 10 students
  • % Students of Color: 43%
  • View San Marcos, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 2,424
  • Average Tuition: $9,333
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 10 students
  • % Students of Color: 43%
  • View San Marcos, TX School Trends

Top Ranked San Marcos Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Godfrey Learning Academy
Godfrey Learning Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
20075 San Marcos Hwy
San Marcos, TX 78640
(678) 814-5042
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Map of Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos
Gr: PK-12 | 1,557 students
Christian
1401 Davis Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-8976
(2)
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San Marcos Academy Photo
San Marcos Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
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Map of San Marcos Center School
San Marcos Center School
Gr: 5-12 | 144 students
Special Education School
120 Bert Brown Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
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Advent Ridge Academy Photo
Advent Ridge Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
(2)
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Map of Paloma Montessori School
Paloma Montessori School
Gr: K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
125 W Mccarty Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 667-6022
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Map of Southwest Texas High School
Southwest Texas High School
Gr: 8-12 | 101 students
Vocational/Technical School (Islamic)
2800 Hwy Airport Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-6448
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Map of Wonderland School
Wonderland School
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students
Christian
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
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San Marcos, TX Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
2,424
Students
$9,333
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
43%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (San Marcos)
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,103 Schools
# Students
2,424 Students
349,970 Students
% Students of Color
43%
42%
0.37
0.71
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
64 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
113 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
101 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,890 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
79%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
229 Students
113,025 Students
% of Others Students
9%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
171 Teachers
32,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
48%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1137
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,333
$12,798
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$5,661
Average Endowment Size
$8 million
$17.87 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Marcos, TX?
The top ranked private schools in San Marcos, TX include San Marcos Academy, Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos, and Godfrey Learning Academy.
How many private schools are located in San Marcos?
8 private schools are located in San Marcos.
How diverse are private schools in San Marcos?
San Marcos private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in San Marcos go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in San Marcos are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Marcos?
63% of private schools in San Marcos are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in San Marcos are often viewed compared to one another?

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