#25 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Lakehill Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Dallas, TX
A+Overall grade419 students7 students per teacher
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#26 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Childrens University
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Arlington, TX
A+Overall grade70 students7 students per teacher
#27 Best Independent Schools in Texas
St. Johns School
Independent school · Grades K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
AOverall grade1,423 students9 students per teacher
#28 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Trinity Valley School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Fort Worth, TX
AOverall grade997 students9 students per teacher
#29 Best Independent Schools in Texas
The Magnolia School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Texas
Austin, TX
AOverall grade87 students4 students per teacher
#30 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Chinquapin Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Highlands, TX
AOverall grade124 students8 students per teacher
#31 Best Independent Schools in Texas
The Tenney School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
AOverall grade69 students6 students per teacher
#32 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Little Tiger Chinese Immersion School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools in Texas
Austin, TX
AOverall grade67 students3 students per teacher
#33 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Fusion Academy - Plano
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 97% of independent schools in Texas
Plano, TX
AOverall grade70 students3 students per teacher
#34 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Shelton School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
89% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Dallas, TX
AOverall grade1,082 students6 students per teacher
#35 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Fort Worth Country Day
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
AOverall grade1,079 students9 students per teacher
#36 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Cunae International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 123% since 2011–12
The Woodlands, TX
AOverall grade87 students7 students per teacher
#37 Best Independent Schools in Texas
The Kipling School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2015–16
Houston, TX
AOverall grade120 students7 students per teacher
#38 Best Independent Schools in Texas
The Einstein School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
The largest independent school in Plano
Plano, TX
AOverall grade224 students6 students per teacher
#39 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Aesa Prep Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Austin, TX
AOverall grade150 students6 students per teacher
#40 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Lycee International De Houston
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Houston, TX
AOverall grade116 students7 students per teacher
#41 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Institute for Girls Education, DBA Magnolia School
Independent school · Grades 1–8
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in Texas
Houston, TX
AOverall gradeAll girls137 students5 students per teacher
#42 Best Independent Schools in Texas
The Lamplighter School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
Dallas, TX
A-Overall grade340 students8 students per teacher
#43 Best Independent Schools in Texas
The Circle School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 61% since 2011–12
San Antonio, TX
A-Overall grade74 students9 students per teacher
#44 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Fusion Academy Aus: Austin
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 94% of independent schools in Texas
Austin, TX
A-Overall grade90 students3 students per teacher
#45 Best Independent Schools in Texas
British International School of Houston
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Katy, TX
A-Overall grade939 students10 students per teacher
#46 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Austin International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 95% since 2011–12
Austin, TX
A-Overall grade222 students7 students per teacher
#47 Best Independent Schools in Texas
The Fulton School
Independent school · Grades K–5
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Heath, TX
A-Overall grade66 students8 students per teacher
#48 Best Independent Schools in Texas
Xavier Educational Academy
Independent school · Grades 3–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
B+Overall grade123 students5 students per teacher
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