Fall 2026
Private School Guide
Cornerstone Christian Schools
Phone: (217) 979-9203
Email: schooladmissions@sa-ccs.org
Website: sa-ccs.org
Date founded: 1993
Grades offered: K–12
Tuition: sa-ccs.org/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid
Accreditation: sa-ccs.org/about-us/accreditation
Cornerstone Christian Schools is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools, International (ACSI) and Cognia. CCS is recognized by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission, and is therefore also recognized by the State of Texas Education Agency (TEA) and State Commissioner of Education, as an accredited school with all privileges and responsibilities afforded to it. CCS is a proud member of the Texas Private Schools Association. Cornerstone Christian Schools has exceeded all accreditation and external standards and continues to diligently pursue unprecedented excellence for God’s glory.
San Antonio Academy
Phone: (210) 733-7331
Email: admissions@sa-academy.org
Website: sa-academy.org
Date founded: 1886
Grades offered: Pre-K–8
Enrollment: 322
Student-to-teacher ratio: 10:1
Tuition: $22,400–$30,400 (tuition varies by grade)
Accreditation: San Antonio Academy of Texas offers an exceptional education intentionally crafted for boys, Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest. Member of the National Association of Independent Schools. Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) accepted. Certified Gurian Model School.
Saint Mary’s Hall
Phone: (210) 483-9100
Email: communications@smhall.org
Website: smhall.org
Date founded: 1879
Grades offered: PK3-12
Enrollment: 836
Student-to-teacher ratio: N/A
Tuition: $18,848 - $34,042 (Financial aid is available to qualified students with demonstrated need.)
Accreditation: Saint Mary’s Hall is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS). ISAS, a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Commission on Accreditation, has voluntarily submitted to a rigorous and impartial review of its accreditation program and demonstrated its adherence to the Commission’s Criteria for Effective Independent School Accreditation Practices. ISAS is commended by NAIS for the quality of the Association’s accreditation program for its Member Schools.
The Montessori School
of San Antonio
Phone: (210) 492-3553
Fax: (210) 492-3484
Email: info@montessorisa.org
Website: montessorisa.org
Date founded: 1974
Grades offered: Ages 3–14
Enrollment: 321
Student-to-teacher ratio: 12:1
Tuition: $12,940–$22,540
Accreditation: The Montessori School of San Antonio is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Southwest. ISAS is an organization of 89 schools spread across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, and Louisiana. The Texas Private School Accreditation Commission recognizes ISAS. ISAS accreditation requires adherence to a set of rigorous standards of best practices of independent schools. The Montessori School of San Antonio is also an American Montessori Society member school.
Sunshine Cottage School
Phone: (210) 824-0579
Fax: (210) 826-0436
Email: info@sunshinecottage.org
Website: sunshinecottage.org
Date founded: 1947
Grades offered: Pre-K–4
Enrollment: 158
Student-to-teacher ratio: 7:1
Tuition: $5,000–$7,500
Accreditation: Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children 2015 Sunshine Cottage, a listening and spoken language school, is accredited by Cognia, OPTION Schools, Inc., and is a Texas Education Agency approved non-public school. Sunshine Cottage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization. We accept students regardless of sex, race, affiliation, disability, or national origin.