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#652 of 883 private schools in TX

St Augustine Elementary & Middle School

Elementary School

1300 GALVESTON ST, Laredo, TX 78040

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

291

Student-Teacher

9.8:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

291

Student-Teacher

9.8:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#652 of 883

In Laredo

#3 of 7

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About St Augustine Elementary & Middle School

St Augustine Elementary & Middle School is a private elementary school in Laredo, TX. St Augustine Elementary & Middle School serves approximately 291 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Augustine Elementary & Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.7 pts below TX schools

5.5

This school 5.5 · Average
TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 9.8:1 students to teachers, St Augustine Elementary & Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Augustine Elementary & Middle 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.

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How St Augustine Elementary & Middle School compares to 72 public schools serving similar grades in Laredo, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.8:1

This School

15.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

291

This School

615

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.5

This School

7.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90% vs 0%

Black 3.8% vs 0%

Asian 2.4% vs 0%

St Augustine Elementary & Middle School Laredo Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Augustine Elementary & Middle School (this school)	—	291	9.8:1	5.5
HEIGHTS EL	0.5 mi	512	17.1:1	8.7
DON JOSE GALLEGO	0.6 mi	591	17.4:1	5.8
MEMORIAL MIDDLE	0.7 mi	664	13.3:1	8.4
J C MARTIN JR EL	0.8 mi	446	15.4:1	9.3
RYAN EL	0.8 mi	856	18.2:1	8.4
LAMAR MIDDLE	0.9 mi	1,256	15.9:1	6.4
TARVER EL	0.9 mi	426	16.4:1	7.9
DAICHES EL	1.0 mi	411	14.7:1	8.2
BRUNI EL	1.1 mi	437	15.1:1	7.9
D D HACHAR EL	1.2 mi	437	14.6:1	8.5
T SANCHEZ EL / H OCHOA EL	1.2 mi	578	16.1:1	8.2
MILTON EL	1.3 mi	649	15.8:1	6.3
F S LARA ACADEMY	1.6 mi	55	3.2:1	4.6
CHRISTEN MIDDLE	1.6 mi	1,114	13.6:1	6.8
LEYENDECKER EL	1.7 mi	424	15.1:1	9.0
PIERCE EL	1.7 mi	687	17.2:1	8.4
MACDONELL EL	1.7 mi	491	15.3:1	8.3
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - LAREDO	1.9 mi	668	15.2:1	7.0
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - LAREDO	2.0 mi	666	16.6:1	5.7
SANTO NINO EL	2.1 mi	541	15.9:1	7.1

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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

B- 5.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 18%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 291

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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)

White 90.0%

Black 3.8%

Two or More 3.1%

Asian 2.4%

Native American 0.3%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1300 GALVESTON ST, Laredo, TX 78040

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Augustine Elementary & Middle School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. J C MARTIN JR EL (rated 9.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HEIGHTS EL (rated 8.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, D D HACHAR EL (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Laredo, see our Laredo schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL Laredo	0.0 mi	335	3.6
HEIGHTS EL Laredo	0.5 mi	512	8.7
DON JOSE GALLEGO Laredo	0.6 mi	591	5.8
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Laredo	0.6 mi	269	3.9
MEMORIAL MIDDLE Laredo	0.7 mi	664	8.4
PREMIER H S OF LAREDO Lewisville	0.7 mi	139	5.8
J C MARTIN JR EL Laredo	0.8 mi	446	9.3
RYAN EL Laredo	0.8 mi	856	8.4
TARVER EL Laredo	0.9 mi	426	7.9
LAMAR MIDDLE Laredo	0.9 mi	1,256	6.4
DAICHES EL Laredo	1.0 mi	411	8.2
NIXON H S Laredo	1.1 mi	2,099	7.6
T SANCHEZ EL / H OCHOA EL Laredo	1.2 mi	578	8.2
BRUNI EL Laredo	1.1 mi	437	7.9
D D HACHAR EL Laredo	1.2 mi	437	8.5
MILTON EL Laredo	1.3 mi	649	6.3
MARTIN H S Laredo	1.4 mi	1,978	7.5
F S LARA ACADEMY Laredo	1.6 mi	55	4.6
PIERCE EL Laredo	1.7 mi	687	8.4
CHRISTEN MIDDLE Laredo	1.6 mi	1,114	6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 78040 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$35,742

Median Home Value

$116,500

Median Rent

$881/mo

Population

36,115

College Educated

8.8%

Homeownership

37.9%

Avg Commute

20.4 min

Poverty Rate

33.8%

Median Age

29.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Augustine Elementary & Middle School

What grades does St Augustine Elementary & Middle School serve?

St Augustine Elementary & Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Augustine Elementary & Middle School?

St Augustine Elementary & Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Augustine Elementary & Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Augustine Elementary & Middle 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 St Augustine Elementary & Middle School rank in TX?

St Augustine Elementary & Middle School ranks #652 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Augustine Elementary & Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Augustine Elementary & Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Augustine Elementary & Middle School a private school?

Yes, St Augustine Elementary & Middle 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 St Augustine Elementary & Middle School a religious school?

St Augustine Elementary & Middle School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 65 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 45 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 291
Gender Split: 55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 30
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Webb County
Phone: (956) 724-1176

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