Best Zapata County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 18 students in Zapata County, TX (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,359 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Zapata County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Zapata County (2026-27)

Map of Faith Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 18 students
Christian
Po Box 577
Zapata, TX 78076
(956) 765-6549

Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
18 Students
349,966 Students
% Average Students of Color
87%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
32,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,195 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
53,692 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
16%
# Black Students
n/a
15,738 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
2 Students
137,814 Students
% White Students
11%
40%
# 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
3 Students
112,837 Students
% of Others Students
17%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Zapata County, TX?
1 private schools are located in Zapata County, TX.
What percentage of students in Zapata County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Zapata County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Zapata County?
100% of private schools in Zapata County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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