For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 37 students in Shelby County, TX (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,256 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Shelby County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Shelby County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Baptist Christian
Alternative School (Baptist)
909 Cora
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-3642
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-3642
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students
Overview
This County (Shelby County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
37 Students
349,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
55%
41%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
32,438 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
15,801 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
14 Students
138,065 Students
% White Students
38%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
6 Students
112,745 Students
% of Others Students
16%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Shelby County, TX?
1 private schools are located in Shelby County, TX.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County?
100% of private schools in Shelby County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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