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Best 78520 Texas Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,776 students in 78520, TX (there are 22 public schools, serving 13,161 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in 78520, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in 78520, TX include Kenmont Montessori School, Saint Joseph Academy, and St. Mary's Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
63% of private schools in 78520, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked 78520 Texas Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Episcopal Day School
Episcopal Day School
Gr: K-6 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Episcopal
34 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-5231
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First Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Baptist
1600 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-4842
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Kenmont Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Montessori School
2734 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-0500
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Saint Joseph Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 463 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
101 Saint Joseph Drive
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-3581
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St. Mary's Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1300 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 546-1805
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Brownsville Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 52 students
Montessori School
36 S Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-1952
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In The Presence Of God Coram Deo Classical Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 26 students
Christian
1175 W Price Rd Ste 3
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2332
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Montessori School
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
204 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-7576
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78520, Texas Private Schools (Closed)

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Incarnate Word Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
244 Resaca Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 546-4486
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Sunnyside Day School, Inc
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Daycare / Preschool
1914 N. Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-4430
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 78520, TX?
The top ranked private schools in 78520, TX include Kenmont Montessori School, Saint Joseph Academy, and St. Mary's Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 78520?
8 private schools are located in 78520.
How diverse are private schools in 78520?
78520 private schools are approximately 90% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in 78520 go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in 78520 are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 78520?
63% of private schools in 78520 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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