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#61 of 884 private schools in TX

Top 7% of private schools

Notre Dame Catholic School

Elementary School

907 MAIN ST, Kerrville, TX 78028

Private Estimated Score

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TX statewide data. Learn more

Enrollment

115

Student-Teacher

8.2:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Updated 2021-22

How this school compares

In Kerrville

#1 of 2

public schools

Texas elementary schools

#28 of 436

About Notre Dame Catholic School

Notre Dame Catholic School serves 115 students in grades prekindergarten through eighth grade in Kerrville, Texas. This elementary school maintains an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 8.2 to 1, with 14 full-time equivalent teachers providing personalized attention to each student. The school has earned remarkable recognition, ranking #2 out of 884 schools statewide and achieving a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10, placing it in the 100th percentile among Texas schools.

This outstanding performance reflects the school's commitment to educational excellence in a small, focused learning environment. Notre Dame Catholic School is located on Main Street in the heart of Kerrville, a community where families enjoy a median household income of $64,768 and median home values of $259,300. The surrounding neighborhood demonstrates solid educational values, with 30% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 12.8%.

The school's intimate size allows for strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, fostering a close-knit educational community. Notre Dame Catholic School operates in Kerrville's remote town setting, providing students with a peaceful learning environment away from urban distractions while maintaining high academic standards.

What Parents Should Know

With an enrollment of 115 students, Notre Dame Catholic School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1, Notre Dame Catholic School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

As a private school, Notre Dame Catholic School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Notre Dame Catholic School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Kerrville, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
This School
vs
15.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
115
This School
vs
543
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.0
This School
vs
7.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 51.3% vs 0%
White 33% vs 0%
Asian 6.1% vs 0%
Black 2.6% vs 0%
Notre Dame Catholic School Kerrville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Notre Dame Catholic School (this school) 8.0
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 5.5
DANIELS EL 7.9
PETERSON MIDDLE 6.6
NIMITZ EL 7.3
STARKEY EL 7.7
FRED H TALLY EL 7.5

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

Score Breakdown

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,386
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 61%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 115
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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 51.3%
White 33.0%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Black 2.6%
Native American 1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

907 MAIN ST, Kerrville, TX 78028

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Notre Dame Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HUNT SCHOOL (rated 9.4/10, 12.1 miles away, in nearby Hunt), which scores notably higher. Another option is INGRAM EL (rated 9.2/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby Ingram), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CENTER POINT EL (rated 8.5/10, 9.5 miles away, in nearby Center Point), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Kerrville, see our Kerrville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 14.4 mi
School Distance Rating
ST PETER'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Kerrville 0.1 mi
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Kerrville 0.5 mi 5.5
HILL COUNTRY H S Kerrville 0.8 mi 6.1
DANIELS EL Kerrville 1.2 mi 7.9
NIMITZ EL Kerrville 1.7 mi 7.3
PETERSON MIDDLE Kerrville 1.5 mi 6.6
STARKEY EL Kerrville 1.8 mi 7.7
TIVY H S Kerrville 1.8 mi 7.3
FRED H TALLY EL Kerrville 2.9 mi 7.5
OUR LADY OF THE HILLS REG CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Kerrville 4.6 mi 6.4
INGRAM EL Ingram 5.9 mi 9.2
HILL COUNTRY YOUTH RANCH Ingram 7.2 mi 6.6
INGRAM TOM MOORE H S Ingram 7.1 mi 7.4
INGRAM MIDDLE Ingram 7.1 mi 8.7
CENTER POINT EL Center Point 9.5 mi 8.5
CENTER POINT H S Center Point 9.5 mi 8.2
CENTER POINT MIDDLE Center Point 9.5 mi 7.5
HUNT SCHOOL Hunt 12.1 mi 9.4
COMFORT MIDDLE Comfort 14.3 mi 5.2
COMFORT EL Comfort 14.4 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 78028 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,486

Median Home Value

$281,300

Median Rent

$1,097/mo

Population

40,829

College Educated

31.5%

Homeownership

67.6%

Avg Commute

18.2 min

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Median Age

48.2

Community Profile

The community surrounding Notre Dame Catholic School has a median household income of $65,486. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $281,300, with a median rent of $1,097/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.4%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 18 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Similar Schools

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School Rating
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HALLSBURG SCHOOL Waco, TX 8.0
DAMON EL Damon, TX 7.9
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EL Karnack, TX 7.9
ILM ACADEMY Houston, TX 7.9
KRESS EL Kress, TX 8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Notre Dame Catholic School

What grades does Notre Dame Catholic School serve?

Notre Dame Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Notre Dame Catholic School?

Notre Dame Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame Catholic School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Notre Dame Catholic School rank in TX?

Notre Dame Catholic School is ranked #61 out of 884 private schools in TX.

What is Notre Dame Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Notre Dame Catholic School has a composite rating of 8.0 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Notre Dame Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Notre Dame Catholic 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 Notre Dame Catholic School a religious school?

Notre Dame Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
73 Very Walkable
Bike Score
60 Bikeable
City Safety
Elevated (728/100K)

Powered by Walk Score

FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Kerrville). Data >1 year old.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
115
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
KERR
Data Year
2022–2023

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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