2023 Best College Prep Private High Schools in the San Antonio Area

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.22 out of 5  77 reviews

Senior: I went into Saint Mary's Hall as a freshman and even though I was new going into the school, I fit right in! Over the past four years here I have found it easy to become involved in various activities such as sports, theater productions, and clubs, all of which are open and inviting to every student. Students here are encouraged to have a voice in school policy, and we frequently work with administration to figure out ways to benefit everyone in the community. Overall, Saint Mary's Hall is a community which allows everyone to feel seen and heard while providing opportunities to find your passions while managing your classwork.... Read 77 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Average SAT 1350

• Average ACT 31

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  66 reviews

Junior: Keystone is difficult at times. Most students in high school struggle with mental disorders, and the wellness programs are a total mess. That being said, being at Keystone gives students initiative. Compared to the standard for schools in Texas, Keystone has an almost unparalleled academic program perhaps only second to BASIS. Students learn critical thinking skills and are given invaluable tools to prepare for college. When I was in middle school, I found the middle school program provided valuable note-taking and learning skills for high school. The teachers are truly amazing and want you to approach them. Because Keystone is pretty small, there aren't many clubs offered, which is a major downside, the student population is not very diverse, and there are a couple of teachers that are terrible but won't be fired because of their emotional ties with the school. Overall, the academics, teachers, and college prep program are good, but there are still a couple of lingering issues.... Read 66 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Average SAT 1410

• Average ACT 32

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  60 reviews

Freshman: It is such a warm community and has an amazing learning environment.The curriculum is above average with teachers pushing their students to be the best. The competitive academics are also exhilarating because there is always a challenge.I love how the teachers and staff are very caring.They always put the students metal health first which makes a huge impact.All teachers are exceptional in their field and are highly qualified.Every student at TMI is unique and is celebrated for it by others.The giving at TMI is also a virtue that welcomes everyone warmly. It is a culture that we"do on to others as we wish to be done to us."This results in a close community that gives and gives. Whether it be to TMI or the city around us, the TMI community always finds a way to leave a good impact. The sports has grown in the past couple years as well. With multiple sports being State runner ups, we will sure be back next year with our panther spirit.With all this being said, TMI is the place to be.... Read 60 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Average SAT 1310

• Average ACT 30

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  86 reviews

Parent: This has been our first year at the Atonement catholic Academy. We moved from CA last summer and our main concern was to find a school for our sons with both high academic standards and Christian values. AA has it all. The teachers have exceeded our expectations, the staff is helpful and caring. We have met wonderful families that have welcomed our family as their own. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to be. There are rules, of course, but the learning environment is incredible. The kids are treated with love and respect. If you care about education and Catholic values I encourage you to visit our school. You won’t be disappointed!... Read 86 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Average SAT 1300

• Average ACT 28

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  123 reviews

Parent: All of my daughters have graduated from Castle Hills. The teachers are all extremely qualified, loving, caring, and challenge students to grow not only academically but in their walk with the lord. Many times my children have commented that it was through the mentoring and conversations with teachers that they were inspired to pursue their goals. The teachers were a partner in our children’s education and in encouraging them. I knew that what we were teaching at home and encouraging at home would be supported at the school. This is HUGE! The teachers are extremely qualified and excellent in the fields that they are teaching. This is evident in the classroom conversations that take place that I would hear about at home. My daughters were not only academically prepared to succeed in college but the Biblical integration, the life on life mentoring, the chapel programs, and the example set by the faculty and staff all served to encourage their faith and support them in life.... Read 123 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Average SAT 1150

• Average ACT 24

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.15 out of 5  187 reviews

Junior: San Antonio Christian School has a great community and great teachers that want to see their students succeed. While SACS provides a good education, the rules have become very relaxed. This leaves disruptive students in classrooms without reprimand causing more disruptions to other students. I hope to see this change soon with the new administrators.... Read 187 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Average SAT 1240

• Average ACT 27

• Universal City, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.08 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: LOVE FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY! My son has been a part of the FBA family since he was 4 years old. He is now in high school and doing great. The teachers have a heart for Christ, and a passion for teaching. He has been blessed for many years with some amazing teacher. They help him when he is struggling, and they challenge him to always live up to his potential. I love seeing the young man that he is becoming, and I know that FBA is responsible for much of his success. Under the new administration the last few years, I have seen FBA grow and improve, and we are excited to be a part of it.... Read 12 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• Average SAT 1160

• Average ACT 29

• Boerne, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.21 out of 5  42 reviews

Alum: The Geneva school of Boerne demands excellence in everything and truly creates critical thinkers. I went to Geneva for 12 years and it was the most fruitful and challenging years of my life. They taught me to strive for excellence in everything, whilst honoring God and respecting my teachers and peers. Geneva is a special place. They truly instill a lifetime of learning and they teach us to stand up for what we believe in. This school is a classical christian education, but it’s a place of cultivated wonder. From gracefully guiding us through the Mediterranean Sea, sailing in the midst of Odysseus; to surviving a shipwreck with Robinson Crusoe; to skillfully weaving our way around Boo Radley’s house with Scout and Jem. Geneva is home and the community around is inviting and walk alongside you through the difficult years of adolescence. They prepare you not only for checking the boxes and getting into college, but they most importantly prepare you to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.... Read 42 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Average SAT 1260

• Average ACT 28

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  249 reviews

Senior: Antonian is such a great school, that has an even more supportive community that encompasses it! Not only do they provide and amazing education for all, but have numerous State winning athletic programs, such as Basketball, Cross Country and Volleyball. Their cheer and dance programs are also outstanding as they continue to bring National Championships to the school as well as being great spirit leaders for the school. The school offers so many different clubs and organizations with excited staff that are eager to engage with their students with their endeavors. The campus ministry program is fantastic as they offer IHS retreats for students of all grade levels, Kairos retreats exclusively for seniors, have retreats for every grade level, allow students to help lead weekly mass as Extraordinary ministers, lectors and be in choir. Antonian has a very strong sense of school spirit that all students love to partake in.... Read 249 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Average SAT 1200

• Average ACT 27

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.37 out of 5  73 reviews

Parent: We are so happy that we discovered Lutheran High School for our daughter! She is genuinely happy to go to school each day. The academics are excellent. There are several Honors and AP options (History, English, Calculus I & II, Comp Science, Spanish etc) as well as dual credit engineering classes. Importantly, the students are not stressed out and miserable because the teachers and social environment are supportive and nurturing. Bullying and other toxic social issues that are prevalent at other schools are not present here. Athletics are top notch and welcoming to all abilities. Home games and even out of town games are well-attended by students, faculty and parents even if they don't have an athlete on the team. The Robotics, E-Sports, One Act Play etc provide excellent extracurricular opportunities. Overall, the school provides a quietly superior environment to educate and prepare intelligent and compassionate students for college.... Read 73 reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• Average SAT 1200

• Average ACT 27

• New Braunfels, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  37 reviews

Parent: NBCA is a great school, the teachers are truly happy to be there and not just there for a paycheck. Most of them have kids enrolled in school. This shows you what amazing moms/teachers they are. I have had 2 kids in NBCA from Pre K 3 up to 2nd grade. Nick Reeves and Darren West are the tip of the spear when it comes to a succesful chritian school!... Read 37 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• Average SAT 1140

• Average ACT 25

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.18 out of 5  136 reviews

Parent: We moved to Texas from Florida and our son was a transfer Senior. He is both very bright, and very athletic, so we were looking for a school that would meet him both places. I cannot say enough about Central Catholic - from the admissions team, to administration, to coaches and teachers, and most importantly, to the young men at Central. Everyone really went out of their way to make him feel welcome and to encourage him to dive right in and get involved. He took very challenging classes and was admitted to most of the colleges to which he applied, receiving very generous scholarship offers. Central's Brotherhood is not a joke - the boys included my son, the teachers and coaches pushed him and encouraged him, and the end result was a great year for my son. He is actually jealous of his younger brother who will begin at Central next year. I would also add that the importance of family and faith is woven into this community authentically, which was the perfect fit for our son.... Read 136 reviews

• grade A

• grade A minus

• Average SAT 1200

• Average ACT 28

• New Braunfels, TX•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.13 out of 5  23 reviews

Niche User: Exceptional staff and faculty and advancement team! Wonderful group parents and excellent students. Our two children who attended SJPII have a firm, Judeo-Christian based foundation upon which to build. Strongly recommend SJPII.... Read 23 reviews

• grade A

• grade A minus

• Average SAT 1200

• Average ACT 27

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.07 out of 5  223 reviews

Senior: From the day I arrived I've loved Incarnate Word! Everything from the modular schedule to the teachers to the best friends I've made! I really enjoyed the modular schedule at Incarnate Word. It allowed me to get my homework done during the day and taught me important time management skills. That way when I went home I hardly had to do any homework. I just had to study. I'm glad I learned time management skills by going through the schedule because I feel this has prepped me for college! Another thing the teachers there are great! They really want you to succeed and are always there to help you out. The class sizes are only about 15-23 people so the teachers are easy to access outside of class if you have questions or need help on a concept. Regarding the school atmosphere, all the girls here are very nice and we uplift one another. I met some of my best friends here and we will continue to stay in contact even after we graduate from high school.... Read 223 reviews

• grade A

• grade A minus

• Average SAT 1180

• Average ACT 26

• Bulverde, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Alum: Living Rock is a school that you can drop your kid off and not have to worry about that them whether it's their academics or their time with classmates and teachers. Each kid is not only loved unconditionally by all the administration but treated as a child of their own. I can say I know from firsthand experience that any trouble you have in your life as a student within a heartbeat anyone would be willing to help. Doesn't matter if its staying hours after school to get a subject down or just to talk about problems you are having teachers at Living Rock are always there. The same is to say about the coaches, me being an athlete at Living Rock spent many hours with our coaches in each sport. The coaches at Living Rock are more into your progression then yourself, they are there to help you have fun in the sport you love as well as help you in all aspects of that sport.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• grade A minus

• Average SAT 1290

• Average ACT 29

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 3.79 out of 5  159 reviews

Alum: Recent graduate 2023. Loved it there. Very loving environment and great teachers. A heavy Christ centered culture.... Read 159 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A minus

• Average SAT 1130

• Average ACT 24

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.1 out of 5  117 reviews

Freshman: I chose St. Anthony’s for its focus on development of the whole person. There is a down to earth, work hard for the education you deserve feeling, opposed to one of “entitlement” in some of the other private Catholic schools. Everyone is friendly and accepted. Teachers are there to make each individual student important and prepare them for college. This school is growing in enrollment each year which says a lot for its increasingly hard work and unique programs like this year’s medical and language dual credit programs. St. Anthony’s stays focused on the future!... Read 117 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade B+

• Average SAT 1100

• Average ACT 26

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  38 reviews

Freshman: This is an incredible school! Students receive a Christ-centered education as well as the best in academics, fine arts, and athletics. The teachers nurture and encourage students. The coaches are also fantastic. They inspire players and will take their players to the next level. At chapel, students experience the presence of God and get to learn about His Word. One of the best parts of Trinity Christian is the community. From your first day, you will feel a part of the Trinity family. f you are looking for a Christ-centered education, wonderful teachers, great athletics, and a community, look no further. You have found the right place for you, Trinity Christian Academy.... Read 38 reviews

• grade A

• grade B+

• Average SAT 1140

• Average ACT 26

• Selma, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 3.68 out of 5  31 reviews

Alum: As a former student at River City Believers Academy, or RCBA I loved the school. After graduating from RCBA I quickly realized how I will never have the same bond with other teachers or classmates. Most of my teachers at RCBA felt like family, I knew I could always reach out to a teacher if I needed help, if I needed advice, or anything. I knew I could always count on my teachers for everything. I truly miss the family atmosphere that was felt at RCBA. I loved how in every class I being taught from a biblical point of view. I truly feel like RCBA strengthened my relationship with the Lord and has allowed me to know more about him. Without RCBA I would not be where I am today, and I feel like RCBA has played a huge role in who I have become.... Read 31 reviews

• grade A

• grade B+

• Average SAT 1100

• Average ACT 28

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 3.96 out of 5  136 reviews

Senior: I’ve been attending Providence since 7th grade! I am a senior now, class of 2020! Great school, but I think Providence deserves a lot more enrollment. There is so much to be offered! My favorite part about Providence is the Fine Arts Department! Providence is most popularly known for the amazing Fine Arts department! I’m heavily active in Choir and the Theatre Department and Visual Arts Department is very popular, too. Dance is also very good! If any girl is interested in the Performing Arts, PROVIDENCE is the right Catholic School for you!... Read 136 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• Average SAT 1090

• Average ACT 24

• Bulverde, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 3.83 out of 5  30 reviews

Parent: Call me to discuss 214-770-6802 Classroom: They have excellent teachers, and student/teacher ratio. This allows them to build relationships, and to teach to the students with a Biblical Worldview. Education Options / Support: (Bracken is GROWing!) Bracken offers the Stream, Flex & Shield Programs. Families can pick the program that best meets their students & family needs. Students can attend 2 or 3 days a week and be part of the campus community. They offer the Shield Program for students who have learning differences and offer skills to succeed. Families had to drive miles for this assistance- we now have it! Values: Bracken teaches & models our home values:Christian Faith, Love of Country, Respect for Others, Serving our Community. Bracken Students serve in the community several times a year. Involvement: Parent involvement includes substitute teaching, volunteering at sports events, or being on a committee. Parent Input is encouraged, solicited & appreciated.... Read 30 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade B+

• Average SAT 1170

• Average ACT 27

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.05 out of 5  94 reviews

Junior: I think the best part of holy cross is how close everyone is and how the school feels like family. The part that needs to change is the food. The food isn’t horrible but it’s not nutritional or good in any way and it used to be better.... Read 94 reviews

• grade B

• grade B minus

• Average SAT 1010

• Average ACT 25

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 3.65 out of 5  23 reviews

Senior: I am a 12th grade student currently attending this school, and my experience has been amazing. This school is extremely unique in various ways, all of which are beneficial to the student experience. Tutoring outside of class is no problem, every teacher there is always willing to help whenever you need it. This is because the school is relatively small, which also makes the school culture better. Everyone knows each other's names, and no one is ever left out. I never thought I'd be sad to leave school, but I know that I'll miss it once I'm in college next year.... Read 23 reviews

• grade A

• grade A minus

• Average SAT 1060

• Average ACT 20

• Boerne, TX•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.27 out of 5  22 reviews

Parent: My family has been at Crestmont since January of 2019, but we have been in the UMS model for 6 years now. Crestmont is such a sweet school with teachers who genuinely care for their students. Not only for their education but also for the condition of their hearts and their relationship with Jesus. And let's face it, they aren't teaching at Crestmont for the massive paycheck! It is truly a ministry for these educators. I love how involved I get to be with my children's education and how I can work hand in hand with the teachers if there is an issue. My children have blossomed at Crestmont and I can't wait to see what unfolds these next few years.... Read 22 reviews

• grade A

• grade A minus

• Average SAT —

• Average ACT 23

• San Antonio, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.17 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: I enjoy the Christian education my daughter receives from SHCA's certified teachers. The staff is friendly. Their is always someone at the door welcoming my child and myself with a warm slile. Afterschool the staff on duty ensures the child leaves with their parent or prearranged pickup. If I am stuck in traffic their is an after school care who watches over my child until I arrive. I also love attending Friday worship and watching the children give praise and reveive a message from numerous pastors from the Texas Conference. On occasion my daughter chooses to eat a healthy vegetarian lunch prepared at the school in the kitchen.... Read 6 reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• Average SAT 1140

• Average ACT —