For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 33 students in Howard County, TX (there are , serving 5,298 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Howard County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Howard County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
草榴社区 Schools in Howard County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Howard County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring (Closed)
(Church of the Nazarene)
1400 S. Lancaster St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 267-7015
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 267-7015
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Howard County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
33 Students
349,793 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
41%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
32,432 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
53,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
16%
# Black Students
1 Student
15,798 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
21 Students
138,043 Students
% White Students
64%
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
5 Students
112,769 Students
% of Others Students
15%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Howard County, TX?
1 private schools are located in Howard County, TX.
What percentage of students in Howard County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Howard County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County?
100% of private schools in Howard County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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