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Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
Mercy Preparatory Academy

Waxahachie Private Schools

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 85%.
80% of private schools in Waxahachie, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Disciples of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # 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 (26-27)

  • # 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: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
(11)
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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

5
Private Schools
626
Students
$7,230
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waxahachie)
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,103 Schools
# Students
626 Students
349,926 Students
% Students of Color
20%
42%
0.56
0.71
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
11 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
262 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
60%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
122 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
28%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
82 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
48%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,230
$12,796
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,593
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 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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