Private schools in Gillespie County, TX
4 schools. About 645 students in all (2023-24). 4 on the state’s TEFA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Ambleside School of Fredericksburg ✓ | PreK-12 | 131 |
| Apogee Fredericksburg ✓ | K-12 | not reported |
| Heritage School ✓ | PreK-12 | 201 |
| St. Mary's Elementary School ✓ | PreK-8 | 313 |
Gillespie County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Fredericksburg
- Among Texas counties
- 48th most private schools of 132; 0% of the state’s 1,733
- Typical school
- 201 students (3 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Ambleside School of Fredericksburg, 131 students; St. Mary's Elementary School, 313 students
- Students per teacher
- 8.6 typical, 6.9 to 11.6 across 3 schools
- Association members
- 2, most often the Association of Christian Schools International
- State program
- Education savings account, $10,474 per private school student for 2026-27
How TEFA works
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Texas Education Freedom Accounts schools, list dated October 26, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: Texas Education Freedom Accounts, official page, read October 8, 2026.
Cities in and around Gillespie County
Neighboring counties
- Kerr County (5)
- Blanco County (1)
- Llano County (1)
- Kendall County (7)
- Bandera County (2)
- Burnet County (4)
- Comal County (12)
- Hays County (20)
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