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Best Galveston County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 31 private schools serving 3,295 students in Galveston County, TX (there are , serving 66,731 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average tuition cost is $7,776, which is lower than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,016.
58% of private schools in Galveston County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 31
  • # Students Served: 3,295
  • Average Tuition: $7,776
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Galveston County, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 31
  • # Students Served: 3,295
  • Average Tuition: $7,776
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Galveston County, TX School Trends

Top Ranked Galveston County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of O'connell College Preparatory School
O'connell College Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
1320 Tremont Street
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-5534
(3)
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Map of Aspire Christian Academy
Aspire Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
705 FM 517 E
Dickinson, TX 77539
(713) 805-6623
(1)
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Map of Bay Area Christian School
Bay Area Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 907 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15
Baptist
4800 W Main St
League City, TX 77573
(281) 332-4814
(2)
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Holy Family Catholic School Photo
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
2601 Ave. N
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-6607
(2)
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Life Lutheran School Photo
Life Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
4425 Fm 2351 Rd
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-0481
(4)
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Map of Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Catholic
1600 9th Ave N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 945-3326
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Trinity Episcopal School Photo
Trinity Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9
Episcopal
720 Tremont St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 392-0764
(2)
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Map of True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson
True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson
Gr: K-8 | 160 students
Catholic
400 Fm 517 Rd E
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 337-5212
(2)
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Abundant Life Christian School Photo
Abundant Life Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
5130 Hallam Road
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 935-8773
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Arcadia First Baptist Christian School Photo
Arcadia First Baptist Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
Baptist
14828 Highway 6
Santa Fe, TX 77517
(409) 925-2825
(2)
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Map of Calvary Childhood Education Ministry
Calvary Childhood Education Ministry
Gr: PK-4 | 44 students
Alternative School
517 18th Ave N
Texas City, TX 77590
(409) 945-9313
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Map of Creative Corners School
Creative Corners School
Gr: PK-K | 150 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1601 W League City Pkwy
League City, TX 77573
(281) 332-8936
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Map of Devereux School
Devereux School
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
1150 Devereux Dr
League City, TX 77573
(281) 316-5492
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Map of East End Preschool Inc
East End Preschool Inc
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
1903 Church St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 762-8638
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Map of Friendswood Childrenss House
Friendswood Childrenss House
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
304 W Edgewood Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-0204
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Friendswood KinderCare Photo
Friendswood KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2550 W. Bay Area Blvd.
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-4589
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Map of Friendswood Montessori School
Friendswood Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Montessori School
809 S. Frwd. Drive
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-4946
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Map of Friendwoods Christian School
Friendwoods Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students
Church of Christ
301 Leisure Lane
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-4087
(1)
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
2320 E. League City Parkway
League City, TX 77573
(281) 338-0508
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1650 Friendswood Lakes Boulevard
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 992-2400
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[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Galveston County, Texas

Galveston County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Mainland Christian Academy Inc.
Mainland Christian Academy Inc.
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3210 Gulf Fwy
Texas City, TX 77591
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
31 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearGalveston County Total Schools
202531
202431
202331
202228
202128
202029
201927
201828
201727
201627
201525
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# Students
3,295 Students
349,681 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025122183179
2024122178172
2023130179174
2022132189185
2021132185180
2020130178171
2019146185175
2018138183172
2017163191180
2016163189178
2015139178167
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% Average Students of Color
29%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202529%41%34%
202429%41%34%
202331%41%33%
202231%40%33%
202131%40%32%
202032%40%32%
201927%40%31%
201828%40%31%
201730%41%32%
201630%41%32%
201529%42%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
257 Teachers
32,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202513:111:111:1
202413:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202111:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201912:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201712:111:112:1
201612:111:112:1
201512:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202545%47%55%
202445%47%54%
202339%46%54%
202237%46%54%
202137%46%54%
202037%45%54%
201945%45%53%
201843%45%53%
201770%45%53%
201670%44%52%
201555%43%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025131415
2024131415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020141415
2019141415
2018141415
2017131415
2016131415
2015111415
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025101213
202441112
202341111
202241111
202141111
202041111
201941111
201841111
201741010
201631010
201521010
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,776
$14,016

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$7,776$14,096$15,012
2024$5,007$11,363$13,254
2023$4,942$10,749$12,626
2022$4,942$10,383$12,187
2021$4,942$10,002$11,800
2020$4,942$9,827$11,512
2019$4,500$9,511$11,293
2018$4,500$9,029$11,017
2017$4,475$8,700$10,708
2016$4,475$8,409$10,356
2015$4,300$7,930$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,800
$668
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202526%23%34%
202426%23%34%
202320%24%34%
202220%24%33%
202120%24%33%
202020%24%32%
20197%23%31%
20187%23%30%
20177%22%30%
20167%21%29%
20153%21%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,067
$5,331

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$2,067$4,337$7,073
2024$2,067$4,531$6,930
2023$1,600$4,079$6,469
2022$1,600$3,959$6,289
2021$1,600$3,796$6,055
2020$1,600$3,690$5,921
2019$1,200$3,396$5,795
2018$1,200$3,260$5,456
2017$1,200$3,153$5,319
2016$1,200$3,082$5,105
2015$1,200$3,281$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
84%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202584%83%81%
202484%85%85%
202385%85%85%
202285%85%85%
202185%85%85%
202085%85%85%
201985%84%85%
201885%83%85%
201782%83%85%
201682%82%85%
201585%81%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.650.710.65
20240.650.710.65
20230.660.700.65
20220.650.700.64
20210.650.700.64
20200.650.700.64
20190.650.700.63
20180.650.700.63
20170.650.690.61
20160.650.690.61
20150.640.690.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
70 Students
20,188 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20253%6%5%
20243%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%6%4%
20202%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%4%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
395 Students
53,687 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202512%16%9%
202412%16%9%
202313%16%9%
202211%16%8%
202111%16%9%
202012%17%9%
201913%17%8%
201813%17%8%
201712%17%8%
201612%17%8%
201513%17%8%
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# Black Students
110 Students
15,735 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20253%5%7%
20243%5%7%
20234%4%8%
20225%4%7%
20215%4%7%
20205%4%8%
20195%5%7%
20185%5%7%
20174%5%7%
20164%5%7%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
1,395 Students
137,801 Students
% White Students
42%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202542%40%52%
202442%41%52%
202341%41%52%
202248%43%54%
202148%43%54%
202048%43%54%
201947%42%56%
201848%43%56%
201747%43%58%
201647%43%58%
201551%44%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
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
1,317 Students
112,721 Students
% of Others Students
40%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGalveston County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202540%33%26%
202440%32%26%
202340%33%25%
202234%31%25%
202134%31%25%
202033%31%24%
201933%31%24%
201832%31%23%
201735%31%22%
201635%31%22%
201529%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Galveston County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Galveston County, TX include Bay Area Christian School, Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School, and Aspire Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Galveston County?
31 private schools are located in Galveston County.
How much do private schools cost in Galveston County?
The average tuition cost is $7,776, which is lower than the Texas private school average tuition cost of $14,016.
How diverse are private schools in Galveston County?
Galveston County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Galveston County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Galveston County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Galveston County?
58% of private schools in Galveston County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Galveston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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