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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: 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
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)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
573
Students
+38.4% (+159 students) 10-yr
$7,230
Avg. Tuition
+36.4% (+$1,930) 8-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+3 students) 10-yr
19%
Students of Color
+35.7% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-36.4% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waxahachie)
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,284 Schools
# Students
573 Students
269,346 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025137214199
2024127208192
2023171208193
2022138216205
2021138211201
2020123203188
2019146211193
2018146208190
2017145215199
2016150213196
2015138203183
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% Students of Color
19%
41%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202519%41%33%
202416%40%32%
202323%40%32%
202221%39%32%
202121%39%31%
202021%39%31%
201911%39%31%
201811%39%30%
201714%40%31%
201614%41%31%
201514%42%31%
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0.52
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20250.520.700.64
20240.520.700.64
20230.620.700.63
20220.600.690.62
20210.600.690.62
20200.560.690.62
20190.410.690.61
20180.410.690.60
20170.420.680.59
20160.450.680.59
20150.420.690.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
896 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
18,074 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20252%8%5%
20242%7%5%
20232%6%5%
20222%6%5%
20212%6%5%
20202%6%5%
20192%5%4%
20182%6%4%
20171%5%4%
20162%5%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
31 Students
45,120 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20258%17%9%
20248%17%9%
202310%17%9%
202210%17%8%
202110%17%9%
202011%18%9%
20198%18%8%
20188%18%8%
20179%17%8%
20168%17%8%
20159%18%8%
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# Black Students
9 Students
13,609 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20252%5%8%
20242%5%8%
20232%5%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%5%8%
20202%5%8%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
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# White Students
252 Students
118,900 Students
% White Students
66%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202566%45%55%
202466%46%55%
202350%46%55%
202256%47%57%
202156%47%57%
202062%47%58%
201976%47%59%
201876%47%59%
201774%47%61%
201671%47%61%
201574%47%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
417 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
82 Students
67,887 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202521%25%22%
202421%25%22%
202335%26%22%
202230%25%22%
202130%25%20%
202021%24%19%
201913%25%20%
201813%24%20%
201716%26%19%
201619%26%18%
201516%25%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
81 Teachers
27,379 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20257:110:111:1
20247:110:111:1
202312:110:111:1
202211:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202012:110:111:1
20198:110:111:1
20188:110:111:1
20178:110:111:1
20169:111:112:1
201511:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
47%

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

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202543%47%54%
202470%46%54%
202350%45%53%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025121516
2024101415
2023101415
2022111415
2021111415
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
2017101415
2016101415
201591415
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1090
(Out of 1600)
1237

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025109012361236
2024109012361233
2023109012311231
2022109012301232
2021109012281232
2020109012261229
2019109012281230
2018109012201227
2017109012191232
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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
2020222626
2019222626
2018222625
2017222625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,230
$12,443

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$6,030$13,349$14,043
2024$5,380$10,919$12,357
2023$4,750$10,415$11,693
2022$5,300$10,055$11,199
2021$5,300$9,626$10,824
2020$5,300$9,478$10,496
2019$5,300$9,146$10,300
2018$5,300$8,570$10,056
2017$5,300$8,296$9,712
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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%22%33%
20235%23%33%
20225%23%32%
20215%23%32%
20205%23%31%
20195%23%30%
20185%22%29%
20175%21%29%
20165%20%28%
20153%20%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$5,284

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025$3,000$4,272$6,227
2024$1,000$4,569$6,113
2023$1,000$4,046$5,785
2022$1,000$3,924$5,514
2021$1,000$3,744$5,269
2020$1,000$3,621$5,141
2019$1,000$3,282$5,007
2018$1,000$3,172$4,752
2017$1,000$3,092$4,582
2016$1,000$2,962$4,396
2015$1,000$3,143$4,230
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearWaxahachie, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202591%82%81%
202494%84%85%
202394%85%85%
202294%85%85%
202194%84%86%
202094%84%86%
201994%83%85%
201894%83%85%
201794%83%86%
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 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).
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