78666 Texas Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 2,398 students in 78666, TX (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,051 public students). 70% of all K-12 students in 78666, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in 78666, TX include San Marcos Center School, San Marcos Academy, and Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
71% of private schools in 78666, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 78666 Texas Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos
Gr: PK-12 | 1,557 students
Christian
1401 Davis Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 353-8976
(2)
San Marcos Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
2801 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 753-8000
Map of San Marcos Center School
Gr: 5-12 | 144 students
Special Education School
120 Bert Brown Street
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Advent Ridge Academy Photo
Gr: PK-10 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1523 Old Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9475
(2)
Map of Paloma Montessori School
Gr: K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
125 W Mccarty Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 667-6022
Map of Southwest Texas High School
Gr: 8-12 | 101 students
Vocational/Technical School (Islamic)
2800 Hwy Airport Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-6448
Map of Wonderland School
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students
Christian
302 Country Estates Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-9404

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 78666, TX?
The top ranked private schools in 78666, TX include San Marcos Center School, San Marcos Academy, and Hill Country Christian School Of San Marcos.
How many private schools are located in 78666?
7 private schools are located in 78666.
How diverse are private schools in 78666?
78666 private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in 78666 go to private school?
70% of all K-12 students in 78666 are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 78666?
71% of private schools in 78666 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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