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#393 of 883 private schools in TX

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St Joseph Catholic Academy

School

2901 E RANCIER AVE, Killeen, TX 76543

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

198

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 9th

Enrollment

198

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 9th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#393 of 883

In Killeen

#2 of 3

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About St Joseph Catholic Academy

St Joseph Catholic Academy is a private school in Killeen, TX. St Joseph Catholic Academy serves approximately 198 students, and covers grades Pre-K-9th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it comparesOn par with TX schools

6.5

This school 6.5 · Average
TX avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 198 students, St Joseph Catholic Academy 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.

St Joseph Catholic Academy 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 Joseph Catholic Academy compares to 38 public schools serving similar grades in Killeen, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

This School

15.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

198

This School

782

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.5

This School

5.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 42.4% vs 0%

White 29.8% vs 0%

Black 11.1% vs 0%

Asian 2.5% vs 0%

St Joseph Catholic Academy Killeen Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph Catholic Academy (this school)	—	198	14.1:1	6.5
PEEBLES EL	0.6 mi	526	13.5:1	3.6
KILLEEN H S	0.6 mi	2,166	17.5:1	3.8
KILLEEN EL	0.8 mi	1,088	14.1:1	7.3
BROOKHAVEN EL	1.0 mi	557	13.6:1	4.4
RANCIER MIDDLE	1.1 mi	687	15.6:1	3.0
RICHARD MILBURN ALTER H S (KILLEEN)	1.4 mi	122	40.7:1	3.3
BELL COUNTY INSPIRE ACADEMY	1.6 mi	34	17:1	5.2
GATEWAY H S	1.7 mi	97	6.1:1	5.1
GATEWAY MIDDLE	1.7 mi	68	4.2:1	6.6
MANOR MIDDLE	1.9 mi	627	16.5:1	2.4
IRA CROSS JR EL	2.1 mi	647	15:1	7.0
HAY BRANCH EL	2.4 mi	574	13.7:1	3.9
CLIFTON PARK EL	2.5 mi	990	15.2:1	8.1
PERSHING PARK EL	3.2 mi	1,003	14.1:1	7.4
C E ELLISON H S	3.4 mi	1,687	16.7:1	4.2
TRIMMIER EL	3.6 mi	690	14.4:1	5.1
CEDAR VALLEY EL	3.9 mi	594	15.2:1	7.2
TIMBER RIDGE EL	4.1 mi	747	14.9:1	4.9
LIBERTY HILL MIDDLE	4.3 mi	716	17:1	4.0
SAEGERT EL	4.3 mi	982	16.1:1	5.2

Showing 20 of 38 schools. View all schools in Killeen

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

C 2.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.8 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,320

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 70%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 198

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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 42.4%

White 29.8%

Two or More 13.1%

Black 11.1%

Asian 2.5%

Native American 0.5%

Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2901 E RANCIER AVE, Killeen, TX 76543

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Catholic Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. CLIFTON PARK EL (rated 8.1/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is KILLEEN EL (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, IRA CROSS JR EL (rated 7.0/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Killeen, see our Killeen schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PEEBLES EL Killeen	0.6 mi	526	3.6
KILLEEN H S Killeen	0.6 mi	2,166	3.8
KILLEEN ADVENTIST JUNIOR ACADEMY Killeen	0.6 mi	64	6.3
KILLEEN EL Killeen	0.8 mi	1,088	7.3
BROOKHAVEN EL Killeen	1.0 mi	557	4.4
RANCIER MIDDLE Killeen	1.1 mi	687	3.0
EXCELLENT COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Killeen	1.3 mi	10	—
RICHARD MILBURN ALTER H S (KILLEEN) Killeen	1.4 mi	122	3.3
GATEWAY H S Killeen	1.7 mi	97	5.1
GATEWAY MIDDLE Killeen	1.7 mi	68	6.6
BELL COUNTY INSPIRE ACADEMY Killeen	1.6 mi	34	5.2
BELL CO J J A E P Killeen	1.6 mi	1	—
KILLEEN JJAEP Harker Heights	1.6 mi	3	—
BELL CO J J A E P Temple	1.6 mi	1	—
MANOR MIDDLE Killeen	1.9 mi	627	2.4
IRA CROSS JR EL Killeen	2.1 mi	647	7.0
CLIFTON PARK EL Killeen	2.5 mi	990	8.1
HAY BRANCH EL Killeen	2.4 mi	574	3.9
GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Killeen	2.8 mi	11	—
HARKER HEIGHTS EL Harker Heights	3.1 mi	720	5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 76543 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$51,239

Median Home Value

$140,700

Median Rent

$1,099/mo

Population

33,713

College Educated

15.2%

Homeownership

39.8%

Avg Commute

23.1 min

Poverty Rate

20%

Median Age

29.9

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PRINGLE-MORSE SCHOOLS Morse, TX	119	6.5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph Catholic Academy

What grades does St Joseph Catholic Academy serve?

St Joseph Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.

How many students attend St Joseph Catholic Academy?

St Joseph Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph Catholic Academy rank in TX?

St Joseph Catholic Academy ranks #393 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Joseph Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joseph Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, St Joseph Catholic Academy 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 Joseph Catholic Academy a religious school?

St Joseph Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 59 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 50 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 9th
Enrollment: 198
Gender Split: 49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 165 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Bell County
Phone: (254) 634-7272

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