Excellent
#58 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 7% of private schools
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School
Elementary School
301 S SAN ANTONIO ST, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Enrollment
109
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
109
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#58 of 883
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Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School
Elementary School in Port Lavaca · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School is a private elementary school in Port Lavaca, TX. Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School serves approximately 109 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 109 students, Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School 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 8.3:1 students to teachers, Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic 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
BetaHow Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School compares to the 5 public schools in Port Lavaca, TX
Student Demographics
All Schools in Port Lavaca
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School (this school) | 8.1 |
| TRAVIS MIDDLE | 5.3 |
| HARRISON/JEFFERSON/MADISON EL | 8.7 |
| HOPE H S | 5.2 |
| JACKSON/ROOSEVELT EL | 7.8 |
| CALHOUN H S | 6.9 |
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.
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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
301 S SAN ANTONIO ST, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PORT O CONNOR SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 17.2 miles away, in nearby Port O'Connor), which scores notably higher. Another option is INDUSTRIAL EL WEST (rated 8.8/10, 22.0 miles away, in nearby Inez), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HARRISON/JEFFERSON/MADISON EL (rated 8.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Port Lavaca, see our Port Lavaca schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 24.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HARRISON/JEFFERSON/MADISON EL Port Lavaca | 0.7 mi | 8.7 |
| TRAVIS MIDDLE Port Lavaca | 0.6 mi | 5.3 |
| JACKSON/ROOSEVELT EL Port Lavaca | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| HOPE H S Port Lavaca | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| CALHOUN H S Port Lavaca | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| INDUSTRIAL J H Vanderbilt | 14.2 mi | 9.2 |
| INDUSTRIAL H S Vanderbilt | 14.4 mi | 8.0 |
| INDUSTRIAL EL EAST Vanderbilt | 14.4 mi | 8.2 |
| PLACEDO EL Placedo | 13.5 mi | 8.4 |
| SEADRIFT SCHOOL Seadrift | 14.8 mi | 7.0 |
| BLOOMINGTON H S Bloomington | 14.4 mi | 5.1 |
| BLOOMINGTON J H Bloomington | 14.4 mi | 2.7 |
| BLOOMINGTON EL Bloomington | 16.2 mi | 3.1 |
| PORT O CONNOR SCHOOL Port O'Connor | 17.2 mi | 9.3 |
| AUSTWELL-TIVOLI H S Tivoli | 19.2 mi | 7.1 |
| AUSTWELL-TIVOLI EL Tivoli | 19.2 mi | 8.0 |
| INDUSTRIAL EL WEST Inez | 22.0 mi | 8.8 |
| EDNA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Edna | 24.1 mi | — |
| EDNA H S Edna | 24.4 mi | 7.4 |
| EDNA PRI Edna | 24.6 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77979 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,877
Median Home Value
$137,700
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
Population
16,179
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Median Age
37.7
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| GOLDEN RULE GRAND PRAIRIE Desoto, TX | 8.1 |
| AUSTIN EL Memphis, TX | 8.2 |
| AUSTWELL-TIVOLI EL Tivoli, TX | 8.0 |
| CHILDRENS UNIVERSITY Arlington, TX | 8.0 |
| HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL SCHOOL - HOUSTON Houston, TX | 8.2 |
| NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL Kerrville, TX | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School
What grades does Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School serve?
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School?
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School rank in TX?
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School ranks #58 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Our Lady of the Gulf 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 Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School a religious school?
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Calhoun County
- Phone
- (361) 552-6140
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