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#588 of 883 private schools in TX
Mary Help of Christians School
Elementary School · Laredo, TX
A private elementary school in Laredo, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
10 E DEL MAR BLVD, Laredo, TX 78041
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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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
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Where Mary Help of Christians School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,849/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laredo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,007
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
54.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nye ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 692 | Compare → |
| Amparo Gutierrez ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Trautmann ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Apple Bee Math and Science AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–2 | 1.5 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mary Help of Christians School is listed in Laredo, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mary Help of Christians School
Mary Help of Christians School is a private elementary school in Laredo, TX, serving approximately 344 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #588 of 883 private schools in TX.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 78041)
- 47,089
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78041; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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