草榴社区

Kaufman Christian School Photo - 4th Grade in this year's spirit shirt and underneath this year's theme, "Living in Love."

Best Kaufman County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 544 students in Kaufman County, TX (there are , serving 41,303 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Kaufman County, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
The top-ranked private schools in Kaufman County, TX include Kaufman Christian School, Good Shepard Episcopal School, and Poetry Community Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the Texas private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
83% of private schools in Kaufman County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked Kaufman County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kaufman Christian School
Kaufman Christian School Photo - Pre-K in this year's spirit shirt and underneath this year's theme, "Living in Love."
(Christian)
401 N Shannon St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6111
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Poetry Community Christian School
Poetry Community Christian School Photo - Baseball! PCCS enjoys on-campus baseball and softball games!
(Christian)
(21)
18688 FM 986
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7227
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepard Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
200 W College Street
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-8131
Gr: 1-3 | 45 students
First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten
First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten Photo - Enriching Children Academically, Socially, and Spiritually since 1965
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
(1)
834 Griffith Ave
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 561-0827
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Methodist Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
(1)
503 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6274
Gr: NS-K | 48 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Travis Ranch KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1003 Travis Ranch Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(972) 439-9500
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This County (Kaufman County)
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
544 Students
349,654 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
32,481 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
26%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1231
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,100
$14,048
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$668
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$973
$5,343
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
20,196 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
53,694 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%
# Black Students
7 Students
15,739 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
299 Students
137,827 Students
% White Students
55%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
500 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
220 Students
112,827 Students
% of Others Students
41%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Kaufman County, TX?
The top-ranked private schools in Kaufman County, TX include Kaufman Christian School, Good Shepard Episcopal School, and Poetry Community Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Kaufman County?
6 private schools are located in Kaufman County.
How diverse are private schools in Kaufman County?
Kaufman County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Texas private school average of 42%.
What percentage of students in Kaufman County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Kaufman County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kaufman County?
83% of private schools in Kaufman County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Kaufman County are often viewed compared to one another?

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