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#344 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 39% of private schools
St Helen Catholic School
Elementary School · Pearland, TX
A private elementary school in Pearland, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2213 OLD ALVIN RD, Pearland, TX 77581
- 12.5:1 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 St Helen Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,538/100K
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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
$106,556
Median home value
$309,100
Median rent
$1,591/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77581; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C J Harris ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 0.2 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of DowntownPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Methodist Childrens ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Helen Catholic School is listed in Pearland, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Helen Catholic School
St Helen Catholic School is a private elementary school in Pearland, TX, serving approximately 294 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #344 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Helen Catholic School
What grades does St Helen Catholic School serve?
St Helen Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Helen Catholic School?
St Helen Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Helen Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Helen Catholic School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Helen Catholic School rank in TX?
St Helen Catholic School ranks #344 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is St Helen Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Helen Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Helen Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Helen 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 St Helen Catholic School a religious school?
St Helen Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 294
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Brazoria County
- Phone
- (128) 148-5284
- Area population (ZIP 77581)
- 50,240
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 77581; 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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