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Best Texas Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 54 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 15,755 students in Texas.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Texas include LIH- Lycée International de Houston, Bridge Builder Academy, and Cistercian Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $14,714, which is higher than the Texas private high school average tuition cost of $14,463.
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.

Top Ranked Texas Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridge Builder Academy
Bridge Builder Academy Photo - Bridge Builder Academy students at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. Out of over 3,500 schools with submissions to the NASA HUNCH program, BBA students pictured here with an American Astronaut won first place in the competition.
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
1221 W Campbell Rd, # 209
Richardson, TX 75080
(972) 516-8844
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coram Deo Academy
Coram Deo Academy Photo - More than 90% of families reenroll their students after experiencing the unique Christian, Classical, and Collaborative education model that sets us apart from the average Christian, charter, or college-preparatory academy.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
6930 Alpha Rd
Dallas, TX 75240
(972) 385-6410
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Cunae International School
Cunae International School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
5655 Creekside Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77389
(281) 516-3770
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
E.A. Young Academy
E.A. Young Academy Photo - At E.A. Young Academy, we work to develop innovative, problem solving, compassionate stewards of our global community. Our scholars are ready!
Special Program Emphasis
(20)
608 Henrietta Creek
Roanoke, TX 76262
(682) 831-1776
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
LIH- Lycée International de Houston
LIH- Lycée International de Houston Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(843)
15950 Park Row
Houston, TX 77084
(832) 474-1013
Gr: NS-12 | 588 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Master's Classical Christian Academy
The Master's Classical Christian Academy Photo - Meet at the pole.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(6)
3003 Blue Ridge Dr.
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 774-5425
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th)
Memorial Private School (6th - 12th) Photo - Low Stress. High Outcomes. Students have many opportunities to improve leadership and public speaking skills in our small low-stress learning environment at Memorial Private School.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(9)
14333 Fern Drive
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 759-2288
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Cottage Prep
Christian Cottage Prep Photo - Pine Cove Christian Camp out reach. Working while having fun doing the work that the Lord has provided for us.
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
Online School
Fort Worth, TX 76112
(817) 975-6209
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anderson Private School for the Gifted, Talented and Creative
Anderson Private School for the Gifted, Talented and Creative Photo - Mrs. Anderson & Jake confabulating at the swimming pool
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
14900 White Settlement Road
Fort Worth, TX 76108
(817) 448-8484
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Austin Waldorf School
Austin Waldorf School Photo - Grade Two Classroom
Special Program Emphasis
8700 South View Road
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 288-5942
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Awty International School
The Awty International School Photo - The Awty Campus Center is a vibrant hub for learning, creativity, and community. Featuring flexible classrooms, collaborative spaces, and a performance hall, the Center supports Awty's mission to inspire global citizenship and academic excellence. Designed for innovation and connection, it reflects the school's commitment to providing an exceptional environment for students, faculty, and families.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
7455 Awty School Ln
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 580-0579
Gr: PK-12 | 1,796 student Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Berean Christian Academy
Berean Christian Academy Photo - Berean Christian Academy is a 5-day classical Christian School located in Katy, Tx.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
600 Pin Oak Road
Katy, TX 77494
(346) 307-7491
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Chinquapin Preparatory School
Chinquapin Preparatory School Photo - One of our Creativity Week groups choreographing a dance.
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
2615 E Wallisville Rd
Highlands, TX 77562
(281) 426-5551
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cistercian Preparatory School
Cistercian Preparatory School Photo
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
3660 Cistercian Road
Irving, TX 75039
(469) 499-5400
Gr: 5-12 | 357 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston
Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep School Of Houston Photo - Cristo Rey Jesuit offers a balance of academics, religion, clubs, sports and fellowship!
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6700 Mount Carmel St
Houston, TX 77087
(281) 501-1298
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Einstein School
Einstein School Photo - The Einstein School operates on six core values: All In, Always Learning, Color Outside the Lines, Committed to the Cause, Do What is Right and Non-Judgemental. The core values are demonstrated each day by students and staff in and out of the classroom.
Special Program Emphasis
4011 W. Plano Pkwy Ste 132
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 282-6268
Gr: 5-12 | 250 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Academy Marble Falls
Faith Academy Marble Falls Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
3151 E FM 1431
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-1333
Gr: PK-12 | 401 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fortis Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
15611 Hwy 29
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
(512) 548-6024
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students
Grace Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
3300 West Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 557-3399
Gr: K-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hua Xia Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
5925 Sovereign Dr
Houston, TX 77036
(832) 235-6675
Gr: 1-12 | 3,000 students Tuition listed
Japanese Language Advancement
Special Program Emphasis
4100 Alpha Rd # 917
Dallas, TX 75244
(972) 458-0478
Gr: PK-12 | 584 students
Live Oak Classical School
Live Oak Classical School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
420 S. 5th Street
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 714-1008
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
Lucas Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
415 W Lucas Rd
Allen, TX 75002
(972) 429-4362
Gr: PK-12 | 384 students
Schelastic Academy
Schelastic Academy Photo - Your child IS capable of achieving their goals! At Schelastic Academy we believe that every child is capable of achieving their academic goals within an engaging and consistent learning environment.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(4)
5732 WEST INTERSTATE 20
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 561-5255
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ursuline Academy Of Dallas
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(3)
4900 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75229
(469) 232-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Vanguard College Preparatory School
Vanguard College Preparatory School Photo - Individualized attention with hands-on learning.
Special Program Emphasis
(65)
2517 Mount Carmel Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-8111
Gr: 6-12 | 288 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Veritas Academy
Veritas Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
13401 Escarpment Blvd.
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 891-1679
Gr: NS-12 | 697 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
The Village School
The Village School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
13051 Whittington Drive
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,343 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
The Winston School San Antonio
The Winston School San Antonio Photo - The Winston School San Antonio"Advocating for minds that learn differently."
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
8565 Ewing Halsell Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 615-6544
Gr: 1-12 | 155 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Acton Academy McKinney
Special Program Emphasis
105 New Hope Rd E
Mckinney, TX 75071
(515) 707-8970
Gr: NS-12 Tuition listed
All Nations Community School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
27420 Robinson Rd
Conroe, TX 77385
(832) 510-8311
Gr: PK-10 | 55 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Arete Academy
Arete Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
3115 W Parker Road, Suite 330
Plano, TX 75023
(573) 268-2135
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
The Austin School For Performing And Visual Arts
Special Program Emphasis
1110 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 522-7782
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Austin Tennis Academy College Prep
Special Program Emphasis
6800 Spanish Oaks Club Blvd
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 276-2271
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Big Tyme Sports Academy
Special Program Emphasis
2922 S Goliad St
Rockwall, TX 75032
(972) 971-1254
Gr: 2-11 | 26 students
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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 LIH- Lycée International de Houston, Bridge Builder Academy, and Cistercian Preparatory School.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Texas?
54 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 $14,714, which is higher than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,463.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Texas?
Texas private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 36%.
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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