Private schools in Ellis County, TX
4 schools across Ferris, Ovilla, Waxahachie. About 486 students in all (2023-24).
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Ferris Christian Academy | PreK-5 | 62 |
| Ovilla Christian School | PreK-12 | 357 |
| First Christian Day School | PreK-8 | 64 |
| The Childrens Montessori Center | PreK-K | 3 |
On the state’s official list Other private schools
What Texas pays
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Education savings account
About $10,000 per student More for students with disabilities; $2,000 for homeschooled students.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
Cities in and around Ellis County
Neighboring counties
- Dallas County (133)
- Navarro County (2)
- Johnson County (10)
- Tarrant County (82)
- Kaufman County (3)
- Rockwall County (10)
- Hill County (1)
- Collin County (70)
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Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
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