Very Good
#164 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 19% of private schools
San Marcos Baptist Academy
School · San Marcos, TX
A private school in San Marcos, TX serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2801 RANCH RD 12, San Marcos, TX 78666
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where San Marcos Baptist Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,620/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,478
Median home value
$271,900
Median rent
$1,294/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
38.4%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78666; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advent Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–10 | 2.4 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Ki Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 2–12 | 4.3 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Bonham Pre-k SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 4.6 mi | 410 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Marcos Baptist Academy is listed in San Marcos, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About San Marcos Baptist Academy
San Marcos Baptist Academy is a private school in San Marcos, TX, serving approximately 296 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Marcos Baptist Academy
What grades does San Marcos Baptist Academy serve?
San Marcos Baptist Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend San Marcos Baptist Academy?
San Marcos Baptist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Marcos Baptist Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at San Marcos Baptist Academy is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does San Marcos Baptist Academy rank in TX?
San Marcos Baptist Academy ranks #164 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is San Marcos Baptist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
San Marcos Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is San Marcos Baptist Academy a private school?
Yes, San Marcos Baptist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is San Marcos Baptist Academy a religious school?
San Marcos Baptist Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hays County
- Phone
- (512) 753-8040
- Area population (ZIP 78666)
- 87,775
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 27
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 78666; 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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