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#92 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 10% of private schools

St Albans Episcopal Day School

Elementary School

1417 E AUSTIN AVE, Harlingen, TX 78550

Private

Enrollment

131

Student-Teacher

4.1:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#92 of 883

In Harlingen

#1 of 4

public schools

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St Albans Episcopal Day School

7.8/10

Elementary School in Harlingen · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.8/10

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About St Albans Episcopal Day School

St Albans Episcopal Day School is a private elementary school in Harlingen, TX. St Albans Episcopal Day School serves approximately 131 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Albans Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares1.6 pts above TX schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 131 students, St Albans Episcopal Day 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 4.1:1 students to teachers, St Albans Episcopal Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Albans Episcopal Day 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 St Albans Episcopal Day School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Harlingen, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
This School
vs
14.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
131
This School
vs
474
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 60.3% vs 0%
White 35.1% vs 0%
Asian 4.6% vs 0%
St Albans Episcopal Day School Harlingen Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Albans Episcopal Day School (this school) 7.8
AUSTIN EL 6.5
VERNON MIDDLE 6.4
BONHAM EL 5.5
MEMORIAL MIDDLE 7.4
TRAVIS EL 6.1
ZAVALA EL 7.2
LONG EL 4.9
HCISD EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY 7.4
LEE H MEANS EL 9.1
COAKLEY MIDDLE 4.9
BOWIE EL 7.2
HOUSTON EL 5.7
CROCKETT EL 6.9
JEFFERSON EL 4.6
SECONDARY ALTER CTR 5.2
TREASURE HILLS EL 5.0
LAMAR EL 5.0
HORIZON MONTESSORI III - STEM ACADEMY 6.5
BEN MILAM EL 6.2
GUTIERREZ MIDDLE 7.3

Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Harlingen

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,211
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 51%
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 131
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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 60.3%
White 35.1%
Asian 4.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1417 E AUSTIN AVE, Harlingen, TX 78550

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Albans Episcopal Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LEE H MEANS EL (rated 9.1/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HCISD EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ZAVALA EL (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Harlingen, see our Harlingen schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
HARLINGEN H S Harlingen 0.5 mi 5.8
AUSTIN EL Harlingen 0.6 mi 6.5
VERNON MIDDLE Harlingen 0.8 mi 6.4
MEMORIAL MIDDLE Harlingen 0.8 mi 7.4
BONHAM EL Harlingen 0.8 mi 5.5
ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Harlingen 0.9 mi 6.4
CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Harlingen 0.9 mi 6.4
HARLINGEN SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS Harlingen 1.0 mi 9.4
EDNA TAMAYO HOUSE Harlingen 0.9 mi
TRAVIS EL Harlingen 1.1 mi 6.1
LONG EL Harlingen 1.2 mi 4.9
ZAVALA EL Harlingen 1.2 mi 7.2
HCISD EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY Harlingen 1.4 mi 7.4
LEE H MEANS EL Harlingen 1.6 mi 9.1
COAKLEY MIDDLE Harlingen 1.7 mi 4.9
HOUSTON EL Harlingen 1.8 mi 5.7
MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY Harlingen 1.9 mi 6.8
BOWIE EL Harlingen 1.8 mi 7.2
SECONDARY ALTER CTR Harlingen 2.1 mi 5.2
TREASURE HILLS EL Harlingen 2.1 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 78550 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$51,524

Median Home Value

$120,500

Median Rent

$863/mo

Population

54,169

College Educated

21.7%

Homeownership

52.7%

Avg Commute

18.4 min

Poverty Rate

24.3%

Median Age

33.6

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ILM ACADEMY Houston, TX 7.8
LEONARD INT Leonard, TX 7.8
OPEN DOOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Graham, TX 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Albans Episcopal Day School

What grades does St Albans Episcopal Day School serve?

St Albans Episcopal Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Albans Episcopal Day School?

St Albans Episcopal Day School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Albans Episcopal Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Albans Episcopal Day School is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Albans Episcopal Day School rank in TX?

St Albans Episcopal Day School ranks #92 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Albans Episcopal Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Albans Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Albans Episcopal Day School a private school?

Yes, St Albans Episcopal Day School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Albans Episcopal Day School a religious school?

St Albans Episcopal Day School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
73 Very Walkable
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
131
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Small City
County
Cameron County

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