#1 Best Private Schools in Hays County, TX
Santa Cruz Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Texas
Buda, TX
A+Overall grade203 students9 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Hays County, TX
Private schools in Hays County, TX with the highest overall grades. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Hays County, TX
Hill Country Christian School of San Marcos
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 64% since 2011–12
San Marcos, TX
AOverall grade211 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Hays County, TX
Aesa Prep Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Austin, TX
AOverall grade150 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Hays County, TX
Appamada School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs, TX
B+Overall grade71 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Hays County, TX
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 190% since 2011–12
Wimberley, TX
B+Overall grade119 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Hays County, TX
Lady Bird Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Buda, TX
B+Overall grade73 students7 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Hays County, TX
San Marcos Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
BOverall grade318 students9 students per teacher
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