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Waxahachie Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 626 students in Waxahachie, TX, 5% of all K-12 students in Waxahachie, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
80% of private schools in Waxahachie, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Disciples of Christ).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 626
  • Average Tuition: $7,230
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Waxahachie, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 626
  • Average Tuition: $7,230
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Waxahachie, TX School Trends

Private Schools in Waxahachie, TX (2026-27)

Map of Childrens Montessori Center
Childrens Montessori Center
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School
214 Dunn St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-6910
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Map of First Christian Day School
First Christian Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Disciples of Christ
1109 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-1952
(1)
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Mercy Preparatory Academy Photo
Mercy Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
(8)
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Catholic
506 E Marvin Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0956
(1)
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Waxahachie Preparatory Academy Photo
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1116 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0440
(4)
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Waxahachie, TX Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+66.7% (+2 schools) 10-yr
626
Students
+51.2% (+212 students) 10-yr
$7,230
Avg. Tuition
+36.4% (+$1,930) 8-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+3 students) 10-yr
20%
Students of Color
+42.9% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-27.3% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waxahachie)
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,108 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWaxahachie, TX Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
626 Students
349,966 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025120183179
2024109178172
2023142179174
2022138189185
2021138185180
2020123178171
2019146185175
2018146183172
2017145191180
2016150189178
2015138178167
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% Students of Color
20%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202519%41%34%
202417%41%34%
202323%41%33%
202221%40%33%
202121%40%32%
202021%40%32%
201911%40%31%
201811%40%31%
201714%41%32%
201614%41%32%
201514%42%32%
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0.56
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20250.560.710.65
20240.560.710.65
20230.620.700.65
20220.600.700.64
20210.600.700.64
20200.560.700.64
20190.410.700.63
20180.410.700.63
20170.420.690.61
20160.450.690.61
20150.420.690.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
20,195 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20252%6%5%
20242%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%6%4%
20202%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%4%4%
20171%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
32 Students
53,692 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20257%16%9%
20247%16%9%
20239%16%9%
202210%16%8%
202110%16%9%
202011%17%9%
20198%17%8%
20188%17%8%
20179%17%8%
20168%17%8%
20159%17%8%
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# Black Students
11 Students
15,738 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20253%5%7%
20243%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
262 Students
137,814 Students
% White Students
60%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202560%40%52%
202460%41%52%
202347%41%52%
202256%43%54%
202156%43%54%
202062%43%54%
201976%42%56%
201876%43%56%
201774%43%58%
201671%43%58%
201574%44%58%
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# 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
122 Students
112,837 Students
% of Others Students
28%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202528%33%26%
202428%32%26%
202339%33%25%
202230%31%25%
202130%31%25%
202021%31%24%
201913%31%24%
201813%31%23%
201716%31%22%
201619%31%22%
201516%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
82 Teachers
32,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20257:111:111:1
20248:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202211:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
20198:111:112:1
20188:111:112:1
20178:111:112:1
20169:111:112:1
201511:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202543%47%55%
202470%47%54%
202350%46%54%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025121415
2024101415
2023101415
2022111415
2021111415
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
2017101415
2016101415
201591415
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1231

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025109012311233
2024109012311230
2023109012251228
2022109012241229
2021109012241229
2020109012211226
2019109012231226
2018109012221226
2017109012211233
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Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025222626
2024222626
2023222626
2022222626
2021222626
2020222625
2019222625
2018222625
2017222625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,230
$14,031

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$6,030$14,096$15,012
2024$5,380$11,363$13,254
2023$4,750$10,749$12,626
2022$5,300$10,383$12,187
2021$5,300$10,002$11,800
2020$5,300$9,827$11,512
2019$5,300$9,511$11,293
2018$5,300$9,029$11,017
2017$5,300$8,700$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
7%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20257%23%34%
20245%23%34%
20235%24%34%
20225%24%33%
20215%24%33%
20205%24%32%
20195%23%31%
20185%23%30%
20175%22%30%
20165%21%29%
20153%21%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,325

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$3,000$4,337$7,073
2024$1,000$4,531$6,930
2023$1,000$4,079$6,469
2022$1,000$3,959$6,289
2021$1,000$3,796$6,055
2020$1,000$3,690$5,921
2019$1,000$3,396$5,795
2018$1,000$3,260$5,456
2017$1,000$3,153$5,319
2016$1,000$3,082$5,105
2015$1,000$3,281$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202591%83%81%
202494%85%85%
202394%85%85%
202294%85%85%
202194%85%85%
202094%85%85%
201994%84%85%
201894%83%85%
201794%83%85%
201698%82%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Waxahachie, TX?
5 private schools are located in Waxahachie, TX.
How diverse are private schools in Waxahachie?
Waxahachie private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Waxahachie go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Waxahachie are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waxahachie?
80% of private schools in Waxahachie are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Disciples of Christ).
Which private schools in Waxahachie are often viewed compared to one another?

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