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Wharton County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
460 Students
349,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.71
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
6 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
230 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
50%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
182 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
40%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

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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