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Waco Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 2,261 students in Waco, TX.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is same as the Texas private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
86% of private high schools in Waco, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,261
  • Average Tuition: $9,833
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Waco, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,261
  • Average Tuition: $9,833
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Waco, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Waco Private High Schools (2026-27)

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Live Oak Classical School
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
Specialized Curriculum
420 S. 5th Street
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 714-1008
(3)
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Map of Reicher Catholic High School
Reicher Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
(4)
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St. Louis Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
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Map of Valor Preparatory Academy
Valor Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4600 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
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Vanguard College Preparatory School
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)
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Eagle Christian Academy Photo
Eagle Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
6125 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2122
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Map of Parkview Christian Academy
Parkview Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
1100 E Lake Shore Dr Unit C
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-0159
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Waco, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

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Montessori Preparatory School
Gr: PK-1 | 24 students
Montessori School
2925 N 18th St
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 235-7100
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Map of St. Alban S Memorial School
St. Alban S Memorial School
Gr: PK-4 | 83 students
Episcopal
321 North 30th Street
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 756-4841
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Waco, TX Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
2,261
Students
$9,833
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
33%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waco)
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
619 Schools
# Students
2,261 Students
175,279 Students
% Students of Color
33%
37%
0.71
0.67
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
7 Students
784 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
276 Students
13,058 Students
% Asian Students
12%
8%
# Hispanic Students
337 Students
26,603 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
15%
# Black Students
60 Students
9,128 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
999 Students
88,970 Students
% White Students
44%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
576 Students
33,192 Students
% of Others Students
26%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
248 Teachers
18,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,833
$13,756
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,666
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$28.28 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
80%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Waco, TX?
The top ranked private high schools in Waco, TX include Valor Preparatory Academy, Reicher Catholic High School, and Vanguard College Preparatory School.
How many private high schools are located in Waco?
7 private high schools are located in Waco.
How diverse are private high schools in Waco?
Waco private high schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 37%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Waco?
86% of private high schools in Waco are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Waco are often viewed compared to one another?

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