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#767 of 883 private schools in TX

St John Bosco School

Elementary School · San Antonio, TX

A private elementary school in San Antonio, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

5630 W COMMERCE ST, San Antonio, TX 78237

  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
C2.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment180
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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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The neighborhood

Where St John Bosco School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,229/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$40,233

Median home value

$103,000

Median rent

$987/mo

College educated

5.8%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

29.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic91.7%
White5.6%
Black1.1%
Two or More1.1%
Asian0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Idea Monterrey Park AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–50.5 mi587Compare →
Stafford ELEnrollment path unverified2.34–50.5 mi181Compare →
Stafford EL Visual and Performing ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified3.3K–30.5 mi367Compare →
Roosevelt Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.5K–20.6 mi217Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

St John Bosco School is listed in San Antonio, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St John Bosco School

St John Bosco School is a private elementary school in San Antonio, TX, serving approximately 180 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St John Bosco School

What grades does St John Bosco School serve?

St John Bosco School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John Bosco School?

St John Bosco School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Bosco School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John Bosco School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Bosco School rank in TX?

St John Bosco School ranks #767 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St John Bosco School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Bosco School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St John Bosco School a private school?

Yes, St John Bosco 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 John Bosco School a religious school?

St John Bosco School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
180
Gender Split
61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Area population (ZIP 78237)
36,930
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
34.4
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 78237; 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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