Best San Marcos Private Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 2,271 students in San Marcos, TX (there are 16 public schools, serving 9,006 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 best top ranked private schools in San Marcos, TX include San Marcos Academy and Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
80% of private schools in San Marcos, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked San Marcos Private Schools (2023)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos
(Christian)
(1)
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
Advent Ridge Academy
Advent Ridge Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
Grades: K-10
| 46 students
San Marcos Center School
Special Education School
120 Bert Brown Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Grades: 5-12
| 144 students
Wonderland School
(Christian)
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Marcos, TX?

The top ranked private schools in San Marcos, TX are San Marcos Academy and Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos.

How many private schools are located in San Marcos, TX?

5 private schools are located in San Marcos, TX.

How diverse are private schools in San Marcos, TX?

San Marcos, TX private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 40%

What percentage of students in San Marcos, TX go to private school?

20% of all K-12 students in San Marcos, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in San Marcos, TX?

80% of private schools in San Marcos, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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