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Waxahachie Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 573 students in Waxahachie, TX.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Texas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private elementary schools in Waxahachie, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Disciples of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 573
  • Average Tuition: $7,230
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Waxahachie, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 573
  • Average Tuition: $7,230
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Waxahachie, TX School Trends

Private Elementary Schools in Waxahachie, TX (2026-27)

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
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
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

4
Private Schools
573
Students
$7,230
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waxahachie)
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,284 Schools
# Students
573 Students
269,360 Students
% Students of Color
19%
41%
0.52
0.70
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
896 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
18,074 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
45,120 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
17%
# Black Students
9 Students
13,609 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
252 Students
118,900 Students
% White Students
66%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
417 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
82 Students
67,933 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
81 Teachers
27,458 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
47%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1237
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,230
$12,445
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,444
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Waxahachie, TX?
4 private elementary schools are located in Waxahachie, TX.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Waxahachie?
100% of private elementary schools in Waxahachie are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Disciples of Christ).
Which private elementary schools in Waxahachie are often viewed compared to one another?

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