St. Mary's Catholic School Photo

Best Taylor Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 310 students in Taylor, TX (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,927 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Taylor, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private school in Taylor, TX is St. Mary's Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Taylor, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).

Top-Ranked Taylor Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary's Catholic School
St. Mary's Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
520 Washburn St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-2313
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
610 Fowzer St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-6161
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students

Overview

This Town (Taylor)
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
310 Students
349,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
32,438 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
47%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$13,947
Average Summer Program Cost
$40
$666
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$5,091
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
16%
# Black Students
6 Students
15,801 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
123 Students
138,065 Students
% White Students
40%
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
142 Students
112,745 Students
% of Others Students
46%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Taylor, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Taylor, TX is St. Mary's Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Taylor?
2 private schools are located in Taylor.
What percentage of students in Taylor go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Taylor are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Taylor?
100% of private schools in Taylor are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).

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