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Best Texas Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 107 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) serving 31,170 students in Texas. You can also find more schools membership associations in Texas.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Texas include Coram Deo Academy, Al-hadi School Of Accelerative Learning, and Allen Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,932, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,016.
66% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 107

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 107

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Texas (2026-27)

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Center for Teaching & Learning
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
10431 Hufsmith Rd.
Tomball, TX 77375
(832) 474-4214
(10)
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Coram Deo Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 655 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School (Christian)
9645 Independence Pkwy
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 854-1300
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The Kessler School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
1215 Turner Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 942-2220
(2)
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Memorial Private School (6th - 12th)
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
14333 Fern Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 759-2288
(13)
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Poetry Community Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
18688 FM 986
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7227
(21)
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St. Anthony Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 25
Catholic
3200 McCullough Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 832-5603
(1)
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Sharp Academy
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School (Christian)
8315 Indiana Ave
Lubbock, TX 79423
(806) 747-4277
(18)
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Spring Creek Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 3
6000 Custer Road Bldg 5
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 517-6730
(1)
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Great Lakes Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
6000 Custer Rd. Building 7
Plano, TX 75023
(972) 517-7498
(2)
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Primrose School Of Columbus Trail
Gr: NS-PK | 198 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
5330 Columbus Trl
Fort Worth, TX 76123
(817) 423-4000
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Spell Well Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
17512 W Strack Drive
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-0811
(8)
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Abilene Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 430 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
2550 N Judge Ely Blvd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 672-9200
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Al-hadi School Of Accelerative Learning
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1
Islamic
2313 S. Voss Road
Houston, TX 77057
(832) 617-8363
(7)
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Allen Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
3201 Boonville Rd
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 776-0731
(3)
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Anderson Private School for the Gifted, Talented and Creative
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Specialized Curriculum
14900 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 448-8484
(5)
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Ann & Nate Levine Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Jewish
18011 Hillcrest Rd
Dallas, TX 75252
(972) 248-3032
(8)
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Ascension Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
9301 Ascension Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 382-1200
(2)
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Bracken Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 380 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 29
Christian
670 Old Boerne Road
Bulverde, TX 78163
(830) 980-3267
(3)
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Brentwood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 29
Church of Christ
11908 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 835-5983
(33)
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Brighter Horizons Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 911 students
Sports: 5
Islamic
3145 Medical Plaza Dr
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-2062
(7)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Texas?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Texas include Coram Deo Academy, Al-hadi School Of Accelerative Learning, and Allen Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Texas?
107 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are located in Texas.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) cost in Texas?
The average tuition cost is $14,932, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,016.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Texas?
Texas private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) are religiously affiliated in Texas?
66% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
107
Private Schools
31,170
Students
$14,932
Avg. Tuition
36%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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