For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 705 students in 78550, TX (there are , serving 16,762 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in 78550, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in 78550, TX include St. Albans Episcopal Day School and St. Anthony Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top-Ranked 78550 Texas 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Albans Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
1417 E Austin Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-3236
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 428-3236
Gr: PK-6 | 173 students
1015 E Harrison Avenue
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-2486
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-2486
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
1815 N 7th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-1882
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-1882
Gr: K-8 | 163 students
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All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-9210
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-9210
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
3943 Bourbon St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-5050
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 78550, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in 78550, TX include St. Albans Episcopal Day School and St. Anthony Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in 78550?
5 private schools are located in 78550.
How diverse are private schools in 78550?
78550 private schools are approximately 72% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in 78550 go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in 78550 are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
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