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St. James Episcopal School
Sacred Heart Catholic School

Best Val Verde County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 457 students in Val Verde County, TX (there are 18 public schools, serving 11,242 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Val Verde County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Val Verde County Private Schools (2026-27)

Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
209 E Greenwood St
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 775-3274
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St. James Episcopal School Photo
St. James Episcopal School
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Episcopal
206 W Greenwood St
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 775-9911
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Map of The Bible Way Christian Academy
The Bible Way Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Pentecostal
409 E Cortinas St
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 775-9921
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearVal Verde County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
457 Students
349,966 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearVal Verde County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025152183179
2024152178172
2023149179174
2022150189185
2021150185180
2020150178171
2019167185175
2018167183172
2017175191180
2016175189178
2015175178167
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% Average Students of Color
86%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearVal Verde County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202586%41%34%
202486%41%34%
202390%41%33%
202291%40%33%
202191%40%32%
202091%40%32%
201988%40%31%
201888%40%31%
201786%41%32%
201686%41%32%
201585%42%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
32,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearVal Verde County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202514:111:111:1
202414:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201914:111:112:1
201814:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201612:111:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
19 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearVal Verde County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025191415
2024181415
2023181415
2022181415
2021181415
2020181415
2019181415
2018181415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,700
$14,031

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearVal Verde County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$5,700$14,096$15,012
2024$5,400$11,363$13,254
2023$5,400$10,749$12,626
2022$5,400$10,383$12,187
2021$5,400$10,002$11,800
2020$5,400$9,827$11,512
2019$5,400$9,511$11,293
2018$5,400$9,029$11,017
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearVal Verde County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.480.710.65
20240.480.710.65
20230.450.700.65
20220.370.700.64
20210.370.700.64
20200.370.700.64
20190.380.700.63
20180.380.700.63
20170.450.690.61
20160.450.690.61
20150.450.690.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,195 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
317 Students
53,692 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearVal Verde County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202570%16%9%
202470%16%9%
202372%16%9%
202278%16%8%
202178%16%9%
202078%17%9%
201978%17%8%
201878%17%8%
201773%17%8%
201673%17%8%
201573%17%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
15,738 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearVal Verde County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20232%4%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%4%7%
20202%4%8%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
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# White Students
45 Students
137,814 Students
% White Students
10%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearVal Verde County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202510%40%52%
202410%41%52%
20237%41%52%
20228%43%54%
20218%43%54%
20208%43%54%
201911%42%56%
201811%43%56%
201712%43%58%
201612%43%58%
201512%44%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
89 Students
112,837 Students
% of Others Students
20%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearVal Verde County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202519%33%26%
202419%32%26%
202319%33%25%
202212%31%25%
202112%31%25%
202012%31%24%
201910%31%24%
201810%31%23%
201715%31%22%
201615%31%22%
201515%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Val Verde County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Val Verde County, TX include St. James Episcopal School and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Val Verde County?
3 private schools are located in Val Verde County.
What percentage of students in Val Verde County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Val Verde County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Val Verde County?
100% of private schools in Val Verde County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Val Verde County are often viewed compared to one another?

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