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St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - St. Paul Lutheran School has served the McAllen community for over 75 years! We educate the whole child using a traditional, advanced curriculum while tending to each student's emotional and spiritual needs.

Best Mcallen ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,446 students in Mcallen, TX (there are , serving 25,531 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Mcallen, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top ranked private schools in Mcallen, TX include Covenant Christian Academy, St. Johns Episcopal Day School, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Mcallen, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Mcallen ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Covenant Christian Academy
(Christian)
4201 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 686-7886
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
(Catholic)
(2)
1100 Gumwood Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-3651
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Johns Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
2500 North 10th Street
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-0231
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Avg. class size: 17 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - St. Paul Lutheran School has served the McAllen community for over 75 years! We educate the whole child using a traditional, advanced curriculum while tending to each student's emotional and spiritual needs.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
300 W Pecan Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 682-2345
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Texas Christian Academy
South Texas Christian Academy Photo - South Texas Christian Academy Elementary Entrance
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
7001 N Ware Road
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 682-1117
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids Village Montessori Lrnng
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5401 N G St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 686-8602
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Taylor Christian School
(Christian)
2021 W Jackson Avenue
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-7574
Gr: K-5 | 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mcallen, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Mcallen, TX include Covenant Christian Academy, St. Johns Episcopal Day School, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Mcallen?
7 private schools are located in Mcallen.
How diverse are private schools in Mcallen?
Mcallen private schools are approximately 70% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of students in Mcallen go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Mcallen are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mcallen?
100% of private schools in Mcallen are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Mcallen are often viewed compared to one another?

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