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Best Mclennan County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 3,267 students in Mclennan County, TX (there are , serving 46,217 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
83% of private schools in Mclennan County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 3,267
  • Average Tuition: $9,779
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Mclennan County, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 3,267
  • Average Tuition: $9,779
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Mclennan County, TX School Trends

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

Live Oak Classical School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
Specialized Curriculum
420 S. 5th Street
Waco, TX 76706
(254) 714-1008
(3)
Map of Reicher Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
2102 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 752-8349
(4)
Map of St. Louis Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
2208 N 23rd Street
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 754-2041
Map of St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Catholic
507 W. Spruce St.
West, TX 76691
(254) 829-5991
Map of St. Pauls Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
517 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 753-0246
Map of Valor Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4600 Sanger Ave
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 235-0575
Vanguard College Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 288 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum
2517 Mount Carmel Dr
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-8111
(80)
Map of Waco Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
1920 Columbus Ave
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-3966
Eagle Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
6125 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 772-2122
Map of Parkview Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
1100 E Lake Shore Dr Unit C
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 753-0159
Woodway Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
13000 Woodway Drive
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 772-1298
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Mclennan County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Montessori Preparatory School
Gr: PK-1 | 24 students
Montessori School
2925 N 18th St
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 235-7100
Map of New Creation Adventist School
Gr: 3-7 | 8 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
800 W State Highway 6
Woodway, TX 76712
(254) 717-0142
Map of St. Alban S Memorial School
Gr: PK-4 | 83 students
Episcopal
321 North 30th Street
Waco, TX 76710
(254) 756-4841

Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
12 Schools
# Students
3,267 Students
349,681 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
328 Teachers
32,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
1230
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,779
$14,016
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,331
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$26 million
$25.89 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
289 Students
20,188 Students
% Asian Students
9%
6%
# Hispanic Students
385 Students
53,687 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
80 Students
15,735 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,492 Students
137,801 Students
% White Students
46%
40%
# 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
1,005 Students
112,721 Students
% of Others Students
31%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mclennan County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Mclennan County, TX include Reicher Catholic High School, St. Louis Catholic School, and St. Pauls Episcopal Day School.
How many private schools are located in Mclennan County?
11 private schools are located in Mclennan County.
How diverse are private schools in Mclennan County?
Mclennan County private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Mclennan County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Mclennan County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mclennan County?
83% of private schools in Mclennan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Mclennan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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