草榴社区

New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring Photo

Best Howard County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 45 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 Church of the Nazarene and Christian).

草榴社区 Schools in Howard County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring
New Hope Christian Academy Big Spring Photo
(Church of the Nazarene)
1400 S. Lancaster St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 267-7015
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Tuition listed
Runnels Academy
(Christian)
102 E 10th St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 270-6075
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students

Overview

This County (Howard County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
45 Students
349,777 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
32,403 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$13,976
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,437
$5,116

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,101 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,251 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
53,900 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
15,811 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
42 Students
138,137 Students
% White Students
69%
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
112,497 Students
% of Others Students
8%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Howard County, TX?
2 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 Church of the Nazarene and Christian).

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