Runnels Academy in Big Spring, TX serves 33 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a town setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 with 7 total teachers, supporting individualized instruction.
Twenty鈥揻ive percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Runnels Academy is affiliated with the Christian faith and is a member of the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS).
The school operates as a regular elementary and secondary program within the local Big Spring community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Runnels Academy?
The application deadline for Runnels Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Runnels Academy is Holy Cross Catholic High School (35.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hillander School (39.7 miles away)
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New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring![New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring Photo]( "New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring Photo")
(Church of the Nazarene)
1400 S. Lancaster St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 267-7015
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 267-7015
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Tuition listed
Holy Cross Catholic High School
(Catholic)
4014 N County Road 1160
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 235-1094
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 235-1094
35.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
2800 North A Street
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 570-7444
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 570-7444
39.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
8404 Wcr 60
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 520-0075
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 520-0075
39.3 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 114 students Acceptance rate listed
Hillander School
Special Program Emphasis
1600 W Wadley Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 684-8681
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 684-8681
39.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students
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