Approved providers that list ADHD, executive function or neurodivergent learners among their specialties, along with Valley schools reporting math or reading specialists and small-group help. Class sizes at most Hidalgo County private schools are small, which some families find helps on its own. 6 schools and 4 approved providers in the McAllen area match.
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| School | Type | Community | Grades | TEFA | Students* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian Academy 4201 N Ware Rd, McAllen 78504 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | McAllen, Mission & the West Valley | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 307 |
| Mid Valley Christian School 417 S Westgate Dr, Weslaco 78596 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | Pharr, San Juan, Alamo & Weslaco | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 90 |
| Sanctuary Christian Academy 508 E Van Week St, Edinburg 78541 | Christian Schools Pentecostal | Edinburg & North Hidalgo County | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 1 |
| South Texas Christian Academy 7001 N Ware Rd, McAllen 78504 | Christian Schools Seventh-day Adventist | McAllen, Mission & the West Valley | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 212 |
| St. John's Episcopal School 2500 N Tenth St, McAllen 78501 | Christian Schools Episcopal | McAllen, Mission & the West Valley | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 226 |
| Valley Christian Heritage School 932 N Alamo Rd, Alamo 78516 | Christian Schools Church of Christ | Pharr, San Juan, Alamo & Weslaco | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 37 |
* K-12 enrollment reported to the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24 or 2021-22). "Not listed" means the school wasn't in the state TEFA finder when we checked on October 12, 2026.
| Approved provider | City | Category | Specialties | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Educational Assessment & Intervention Services Local non-profit working in affiliation with Regional Christian University to provide educational testing and assessment services for Autistic and… | Edinburg | Assessments | ADHD/Executive Function, Autism Support, Dyslexia/Dsygraphia, Dyslexia/Dysgraphia, English/Language Arts, Math | (956) 867-8721 |
| Sensational Speech Speech Therapy - specializing in Developmental Delays, Autism Spectrum, and ADHD | Mcallen | Therapy | ADHD/Executive Function, Autism Support, Speech | (956) 579-7709 |
| The Adaptive Center The Adaptive Center provides individualized educational intervention services for children with learning differences, including autism, ADHD,… | Mission | Therapy | ADHD/Executive Function, Autism Support | (956) 437-0456 |
| Thrive Collaborative Thrive Collaborative, LLC provides pediatric occupational therapy services that help children successfully participate in school, home, and community… | Mcallen | Therapy | ADHD/Executive Function, Autism Support, Occupational | (956) 467-8252 |
Source: Texas TEFA finder, providers with an address in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area, checked October 12, 2026. Approval means a provider can be paid from a TEFA account. It isn't an endorsement. Confirm credentials, availability and insurance billing with the provider.
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