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#588 of 883 private schools in TX

Mary Help of Christians School

Elementary School

10 E DEL MAR BLVD, Laredo, TX 78041

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

344

Student-Teacher

9.8:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

344

Student-Teacher

9.8:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#588 of 883

In Laredo

#2 of 7

public schools

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About Mary Help of Christians School

Mary Help of Christians School is a private elementary school in Laredo, TX. Mary Help of Christians School serves approximately 344 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Mary Help of Christians School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #588 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.4 pts below TX schools

5.8

This school 5.8 · Average
TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 9.8:1 students to teachers, Mary Help of Christians School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Mary Help of Christians School 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

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How Mary Help of Christians School compares to 72 public schools serving similar grades in Laredo, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.8:1

This School

15.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

344

This School

615

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.8

This School

7.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 95.3% vs 0%

White 0.6% vs 0%

Mary Help of Christians School Laredo Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Mary Help of Christians School (this school)	—	344	9.8:1	5.8
NYE EL	0.1 mi	692	17.3:1	7.7
AMPARO GUTIERREZ EL	0.9 mi	407	14.5:1	6.2
UNITED MIDDLE	1.0 mi	999	17.5:1	8.0
TRAUTMANN MIDDLE	1.0 mi	744	19.6:1	7.5
TRAUTMANN EL	1.1 mi	679	16.6:1	8.1
CLARK MIDDLE	1.3 mi	576	14.8:1	7.0
CLARK EL	1.5 mi	384	14.8:1	8.3
NEWMAN EL	1.6 mi	383	13.2:1	8.2
FINLEY EL	1.8 mi	484	15.1:1	7.2
KAZEN EL	1.9 mi	364	13.5:1	9.4
ELIAS HERRERA MIDDLE	2.1 mi	1,055	18.5:1	8.2
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - LAREDO	2.3 mi	668	15.2:1	7.0
PIERCE EL	2.3 mi	687	17.2:1	8.4
MATIAS DE LLANO EL	2.3 mi	437	15.1:1	8.5
FARIAS EL	2.3 mi	638	19.9:1	8.6
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - LAREDO	2.4 mi	666	16.6:1	5.7
BARBARA FASKEN EL	2.5 mi	725	16.5:1	7.9
GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE	2.5 mi	1,093	17.9:1	6.8
SANTA MARIA EL	2.5 mi	522	14.5:1	8.5
T SANCHEZ EL / H OCHOA EL	2.9 mi	578	16.1:1	8.2

Showing 20 of 72 schools. View all schools in Laredo

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7.6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,368

Diversity & Inclusion

C 2.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 9%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 344

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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)

Hispanic 95.3%

Two or More 4.1%

White 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

10 E DEL MAR BLVD, Laredo, TX 78041

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mary Help of Christians School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KAZEN EL (rated 9.4/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is FARIAS EL (rated 8.6/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PIERCE EL (rated 8.4/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Laredo, see our Laredo schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
NYE EL Laredo	0.1 mi	692	7.7
SUPERIOR ACADEMY OF LOREDO Laredo	0.1 mi	50	2.7
AMPARO GUTIERREZ EL Laredo	0.9 mi	407	6.2
TRAUTMANN MIDDLE Laredo	1.0 mi	744	7.5
UNITED MIDDLE Laredo	1.0 mi	999	8.0
TRAUTMANN EL Laredo	1.1 mi	679	8.1
CLARK MIDDLE Laredo	1.3 mi	576	7.0
CLARK EL Laredo	1.5 mi	384	8.3
NEWMAN EL Laredo	1.6 mi	383	8.2
APPLE BEE MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY Laredo	1.5 mi	42	4.9
MUNDO MONTESSORI Laredo	1.6 mi	27	—
FINLEY EL Laredo	1.8 mi	484	7.2
JOHNSONS DAYCARE AND LEARNING CENTER Laredo	1.8 mi	20	—
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-LAREDO NORTH Laredo	1.9 mi	148	3.7
KAZEN EL Laredo	1.9 mi	364	9.4
ELIAS HERRERA MIDDLE Laredo	2.1 mi	1,055	8.2
HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - LAREDO Laredo	2.2 mi	679	7.9
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - LAREDO Laredo	2.3 mi	668	7.0
PIERCE EL Laredo	2.3 mi	687	8.4
FARIAS EL Laredo	2.3 mi	638	8.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 78041 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,007

Median Home Value

$216,700

Median Rent

$956/mo

Population

47,089

College Educated

28.2%

Homeownership

54.3%

Avg Commute

17.9 min

Poverty Rate

18.7%

Median Age

32.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mary Help of Christians School

What grades does Mary Help of Christians School serve?

Mary Help of Christians School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Mary Help of Christians School?

Mary Help of Christians School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Help of Christians School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mary Help of Christians School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mary Help of Christians School rank in TX?

Mary Help of Christians School ranks #588 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Mary Help of Christians School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mary Help of Christians School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mary Help of Christians School a private school?

Yes, Mary Help of Christians School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Mary Help of Christians School a religious school?

Mary Help of Christians School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 57 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 43 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 344
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 35
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.6 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Webb County
Phone: (956) 722-3966

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