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Best Wharton County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 460 students in Wharton County, TX (there are 21 public schools, serving 7,817 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Wharton County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Wharton County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School
St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Catholic
302 W Church St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-2901
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Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Christian
5227 Fm 1301 Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 531-1000
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Map of Presbyterian Preschool
Presbyterian Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
312 Depot St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7474
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearWharton County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
460 Students
349,966 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWharton County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025115183179
2024115178172
2023117179174
2022151189185
2021151185180
2020151178171
2019140185175
2018140183172
2017134191180
2016134189178
2015134178167
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% Average Students of Color
30%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWharton County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202530%41%34%
202430%41%34%
202312%41%33%
202212%40%33%
202112%40%32%
202012%40%32%
201915%40%31%
201815%40%31%
201719%41%32%
201619%41%32%
201519%42%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
32,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWharton County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20258:111:111:1
20248:111:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201916:111:112:1
201816:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201613:111:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearWharton County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.590.710.65
20240.590.710.65
20230.500.700.65
20220.530.700.64
20210.530.700.64
20200.530.700.64
20190.500.700.63
20180.500.700.63
20170.550.690.61
20160.550.690.61
20150.550.690.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
20,195 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWharton County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20231%6%5%
20221%6%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%5%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
39 Students
53,692 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWharton County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20258%16%9%
20248%16%9%
20235%16%9%
20224%16%8%
20214%16%9%
20204%17%9%
20198%17%8%
20188%17%8%
20178%17%8%
20168%17%8%
20158%17%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
15,738 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWharton County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20221%4%7%
20211%4%7%
20201%4%8%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
230 Students
137,814 Students
% White Students
50%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWharton County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202550%40%52%
202450%41%52%
202365%41%52%
202259%43%54%
202159%43%54%
202059%43%54%
201966%42%56%
201866%43%56%
201759%43%58%
201659%43%58%
201559%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
182 Students
112,837 Students
% of Others Students
40%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWharton County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202540%33%26%
202440%32%26%
202329%33%25%
202235%31%25%
202135%31%25%
202035%31%24%
201925%31%24%
201825%31%23%
201731%31%22%
201631%31%22%
201531%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wharton County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Wharton County, TX is St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Wharton County?
3 private schools are located in Wharton County.
What percentage of students in Wharton County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Wharton County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wharton County?
100% of private schools in Wharton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).
Which private schools in Wharton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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