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Shelby County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Shelby County (2026-27)

Map of Central Baptist Christian
Central Baptist Christian
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
909 Cora
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-3642
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
37 Students
349,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
55%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
0%
6%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
14 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
38%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
6 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
16%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

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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