Excellent
#4 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 1% of private schools
North Central Texas Academy
School
3846 N HWY 144, Granbury, TX 76048
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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About North Central Texas Academy
North Central Texas Academy is a private school in Granbury, TX. North Central Texas Academy serves approximately 106 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. North Central Texas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 883 private schools in TX.
What's said publicly about North Central Texas Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 106 students, North Central Texas Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.9:1 students to teachers, North Central Texas Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
North Central Texas Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow North Central Texas Academy compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Granbury, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| North Central Texas Academy (this school) | 8.8 |
| MAMBRINO SCHOOL | 7.1 |
| JOHN AND LYNN BRAWNER EL | 6.0 |
| ACTON EL | 7.2 |
| OAK WOODS SCHOOL | 7.7 |
| ACTON MIDDLE | 7.0 |
| STARS ACCELERATED H S | 5.9 |
| GRANBURY H S | 6.6 |
| GRANBURY MIDDLE | 4.6 |
| NETTIE BACCUS EL | 5.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3846 N HWY 144, Granbury, TX 76048
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering North Central Texas Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. GLEN ROSE INT (rated 8.2/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Glen Rose), with a comparable rating. Another option is GLEN ROSE J H SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Glen Rose), with a comparable rating. Additionally, GLEN ROSE EL (rated 7.9/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Glen Rose), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Granbury, see our Granbury schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 12.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GLEN ROSE J H SCHOOL Glen Rose | 4.0 mi | 8.0 |
| GLEN ROSE EL Glen Rose | 4.9 mi | 7.9 |
| GLEN ROSE H S Glen Rose | 4.9 mi | 7.5 |
| GLEN ROSE INT Glen Rose | 5.1 mi | 8.2 |
| BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL Nemo | 5.1 mi | 5.5 |
| MAMBRINO SCHOOL Granbury | 5.9 mi | 7.1 |
| PREMIER H S OF GRANBURY Lewisville | 10.1 mi | 5.0 |
| ACTON EL Granbury | 10.2 mi | 7.2 |
| JOHN AND LYNN BRAWNER EL Granbury | 10.0 mi | 6.0 |
| EMMA ROBERSON EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Granbury | 10.1 mi | 4.5 |
| OAK WOODS SCHOOL Granbury | 10.6 mi | 7.7 |
| ACTON MIDDLE Granbury | 11.0 mi | 7.0 |
| STARS ACCELERATED H S Granbury | 11.1 mi | 5.9 |
| LAKE GRANBURY MONTESSORI ACADEMY Granbury | 11.4 mi | — |
| GRANBURY H S Granbury | 11.2 mi | 6.6 |
| LAKE GRANBURY ACADEMY Minden | 11.5 mi | 5.1 |
| GRANBURY MIDDLE Granbury | 11.7 mi | 4.6 |
| NETTIE BACCUS EL Granbury | 12.6 mi | 5.6 |
| TOLAR EL Tolar | 12.8 mi | 5.9 |
| TOLAR J H Tolar | 12.9 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76048 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,856
Median Home Value
$230,000
Median Rent
$1,288/mo
Population
26,301
College Educated
26.4%
Homeownership
74%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
46.7
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| School | Rating |
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| NEW CENTURY MONTESSORI ACADEMY Garland, TX | 8.8 |
| CHEROKEE SCHOOL Cherokee, TX | 8.7 |
| HEDLEY SCHOOL Hedley, TX | 8.5 |
| NORDHEIM SCHOOL Nordheim, TX | 8.5 |
| PAINT CREEK SCHOOL Haskell, TX | 8.5 |
| AVINGER SCHOOL Avinger, TX | 8.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about North Central Texas Academy
What grades does North Central Texas Academy serve?
North Central Texas Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend North Central Texas Academy?
North Central Texas Academy has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Texas Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Texas Academy is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does North Central Texas Academy rank in TX?
North Central Texas Academy ranks #4 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is North Central Texas Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
North Central Texas Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is North Central Texas Academy a private school?
Yes, North Central Texas Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is North Central Texas Academy a religious school?
North Central Texas Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Somervell County
- Phone
- (254) 897-1361
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