Texas Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 55 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 15,978 students in Texas.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Texas include E.A. Young Academy, Bridge Builder Academy, and LIH International School of Houston.
The average tuition cost is $14,375, which is higher than the Texas private high school average tuition cost of $14,154.
44% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 55
  • # Students Served: 15,978

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 55
  • # Students Served: 15,978

Top Ranked Texas Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

Bridge Builder Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
1221 W Campbell Rd, # 209
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 516-8844
(7)
Coram Deo Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 541 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1301 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 385-6410
Cunae International School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
5655 Creekside Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 516-3770
(10)
E.A. Young Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 17
Specialized Curriculum
608 Henrietta Creek
Roanoke, TX 76262
(682) 831-1776
(21)
The Master's Classical Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
3003 Blue Ridge Dr.
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 774-5425
(6)
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th) Photo
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)
Christian Cottage Prep Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
Online School
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 975-6209
(4)
Anderson Private School for the Gifted, Talented and Creative Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Specialized Curriculum
14900 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 448-8484
(5)
Austin Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
8700 South View Road
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
The Awty International School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,796 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 20
Specialized Curriculum
7455 Awty School Ln
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 580-0579
(1)
Berean Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 397 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2225 Porter Rd
Katy, TX 77493
(346) 307-7491
Chinquapin Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
2615 E Wallisville Rd
Highlands, TX 77562
(281) 426-5551
(8)
Cistercian Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 357 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
3660 Cistercian Road
Irving, TX 75039
(469) 499-5400
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
6700 Mount Carmel St
Houston, TX 77087
(281) 501-1298
Einstein School Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 22
Specialized Curriculum
4011 W. Plano Pkwy Ste 132
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 282-6268
Faith Academy Marble Falls Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 401 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
3151 E FM 1431
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-1333
(1)
Map of Fortis Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
15611 Hwy 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 548-6024
Map of Grace Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
3300 West Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 557-3399
(2)
Map of Hua Xia Chinese School
Gr: 1-12 | 3,000 students
Specialized Curriculum
5925 Sovereign Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(832) 235-6675
Map of Japanese Language Advancement
Gr: PK-12 | 584 students
Specialized Curriculum
4100 Alpha Rd # 917
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 458-0478
LIH International School of Houston Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 588 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
15950 Park Row
Houston, TX 77084
(832) 474-1013
(843)
Live Oak Classical School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
Specialized Curriculum
420 S. 5th Street
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 714-1008
(3)
Map of Lucas Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 384 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
415 W Lucas Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 429-4362
Schelastic Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5732 WEST INTERSTATE 20
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 561-5255
(4)
Map of Ursuline Academy Of Dallas
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
4900 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75229
(469) 232-1800
(3)
Vanguard College Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum
2517 Mount Carmel Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-8111
(80)
Veritas Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 697 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
13401 Escarpment Blvd.
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 891-1679
(1)
The Village School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,343 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 26
Specialized Curriculum
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
(1)
The Winston School San Antonio Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
8565 Ewing Halsell Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 615-6544
(2)
Map of Acton Academy McKinney
Gr: NS-12
Specialized Curriculum
105 New Hope Rd E
Mckinney, TX 75071
(515) 707-8970
Map of All Nations Community School
Gr: PK-10 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
27420 Robinson Rd
Conroe, TX 77385
(832) 510-8311
Arete Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 8 students
Specialized Curriculum
3115 W Parker Road, Suite 330
Plano, TX 75023
(573) 268-2135
Map of The Austin School For Performing And Visual Arts
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Specialized Curriculum
1110 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 522-7782
Map of Austin Tennis Academy College Prep
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum
6800 Spanish Oaks Club Blvd
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 276-2271
Map of Big Tyme Sports Academy
Gr: 2-11 | 26 students
Specialized Curriculum
2922 S Goliad St
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 971-1254
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Texas?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Texas include E.A. Young Academy, Bridge Builder Academy, and LIH International School of Houston.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Texas?
55 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Texas.
How much do private high schools with special program emphasis cost in Texas?
The average tuition cost is $14,375, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,154.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Texas?
Texas private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 46% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private high schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Texas?
44% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Texas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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