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Best Bell County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private preschools serving 2,294 students in Bell County, TX.
The top-ranked private preschools in Bell County, TX include Providence Preparatory School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. Joseph Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Texas private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
81% of private preschools in Bell County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Bell County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Texas Christian School
Central Texas Christian School Photo - Teaching Truth That Transforms
(Christian)
(2)
4141 W FM 93
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 939-5700
Gr: PK-12 | 398 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2109 W Avenue H
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 773-9485
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Memorial Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
4001 Trimmier Road
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 526-5403
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Preparatory School
Alternative School (Christian)
(1)
2608 N Maim Street, Ste B-193
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 307-1165
Gr: PK-12 | 325 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic Academy
St. Joseph Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
2901 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 634-7272
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys Catholic School
St. Marys Catholic School Photo - Mission of St. Mary's Catholic School The mission of St. Mary's Catholic School is the commitment to academic excellence and the spiritual development of our students toward a life of prayer, service, and love.
(Catholic)
(4)
1019 S 7th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 778-8141
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Belton Christian School
(Christian)
3003 N Main St
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-2800
Gr: NS-7 | 29 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Bethel Temple Learning Center
(Christian)
(1)
3102 S Fort Hood Street
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 526-2042
Gr: PK-1 | 68 students
5016 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 680-8377
Gr: PK-1 | 150 students
Creative Child Learning Arts Academy 2
Daycare / Preschool
2300 S Clear Creek Rd Ste 300
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 245-8986
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Grace Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1007 Bacon Ranch Rd
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 285-9625
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Greater Love Learning Academy Llc
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3400 Old Fm 440 Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 501-7379
Gr: PK-2 | 17 students
Hill Country Arts Academy
Hill Country Arts Academy Photo - Art is an integral part of Hill Country Arts Academy. All students study general art and have the option of declaring the visual arts as a major and studying art every day. Students can also declare majors in classical dance, musical theater, creative writing, or music.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3507 Trimmier Road
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 213-0415
Gr: PK-9 | 27 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Montessori Schools Of Central Texas
Montessori School (Christian)
5610 E Central Texas Expy # 2
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 771-1116
Gr: PK-3 | 126 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
Montessori Schools Of Central Texas(temple Campus)
Montessori School (Christian)
1302 S 27th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 771-1116
Gr: PK-3 | 125 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Episcopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
5001 Hickory Rd
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 773-3009
Gr: PK-K | 103 students

Overview

This County (Bell County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,294 Students
273,339 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
177 Teachers
24,416 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
45%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1228
(Out of 1600)
1229
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,483
$13,266
Average Summer Program Cost
$130
$578
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,984
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$51.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.69
# American Indian Students
5 Students
812 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
12,441 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
228 Students
37,349 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
159 Students
10,610 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
697 Students
99,915 Students
% White Students
32%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
395 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
998 Students
104,176 Students
% of Others Students
46%
39%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Bell County, TX?
The top-ranked private preschools in Bell County, TX include Providence Preparatory School, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. Joseph Catholic Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Bell County?
16 private preschools are located in Bell County.
How diverse are private preschools in Bell County?
Bell County private preschools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Bell County?
81% of private preschools in Bell County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Bell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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