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Best Ellis County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 945 students in Ellis County, TX.
The top-ranked private preschool in Ellis County, TX is Ovilla Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Texas private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
80% of private preschools in Ellis County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ovilla Christian School
Ovilla Christian School Photo - The OCS Lady Eagles volleyball team won the TAPPS 2A State Championship in 2023, making this the 5th state title for volleyball in the school's history.
(Christian)
3251 Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-1177
Gr: NS-12 | 462 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childrens Montessori Center
Montessori School
214 Dunn St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-6910
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
First Christian Day School
(Disciples of Christ)
(1)
1109 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-1952
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mercy Preparatory Academy
Mercy Preparatory Academy Photo
(Christian)
(8)
108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
506 E Marvin Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0956
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Ellis County, Texas

Ellis County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
701 S Paris Street
Ennis, TX 75119
(972) 878-5411
Gr: K-12 | 207 students

Overview

This County (Ellis County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
945 Students
273,339 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
41%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
130 Teachers
24,416 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
45%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,820
$13,266
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
21%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$4,984
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.69
# American Indian Students
2 Students
812 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
12,441 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
37,349 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
28 Students
10,610 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
347 Students
99,915 Students
% White Students
46%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
395 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
333 Students
104,176 Students
% of Others Students
44%
39%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Ellis County, TX?
The top-ranked private preschools in Ellis County, TX is Ovilla Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Ellis County?
5 private preschools are located in Ellis County.
How diverse are private preschools in Ellis County?
Ellis County private preschools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ellis County?
80% of private preschools in Ellis County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Ellis County are often viewed compared to one another?

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