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#125 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 14% of private schools

St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School

Elementary School

4118 S BONHAM ST, Amarillo, TX 79110

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

104

Student-Teacher

8.1:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Enrollment

104

Student-Teacher

8.1:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#125 of 883

In Amarillo

#2 of 7

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About St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School

St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School is a private elementary school in Amarillo, TX. St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School serves approximately 104 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares1.4 pts above TX schools

7.6

This school 7.6 · Very Good
TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 104 students, St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir 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 8.1:1 students to teachers, St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir 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 Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School compares to 50 public schools serving similar grades in Amarillo, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.1:1

This School

14.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

104

This School

394

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.6

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 72.1% vs 0%

White 20.2% vs 0%

Black 6.7% vs 0%

Asian 1% vs 0%

St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School Amarillo Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School (this school)	—	104	8.1:1	7.6
LAMAR EL	0.4 mi	286	11.4:1	4.7
CORONADO EL	0.7 mi	384	13.7:1	5.4
SOUTH LAWN EL	0.8 mi	315	15:1	5.0
SOUTH GEORGIA EL	1.1 mi	404	16.8:1	6.2
PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL	1.2 mi	308	14:1	7.2
LANDERGIN EL	1.3 mi	237	11.3:1	5.8
WOLFLIN EL	1.6 mi	316	13.7:1	8.4
BIVINS EL	2.0 mi	420	16.2:1	6.1
WESTERN PLATEAU EL	2.1 mi	434	15:1	6.7
RIDGECREST EL	2.2 mi	400	16:1	6.3
OLSEN PARK EL	2.3 mi	384	17.5:1	7.1
TRADEWIND EL	2.3 mi	683	15.9:1	6.1
GLENWOOD EL	2.4 mi	475	16.4:1	6.9
WILLS EL	2.5 mi	484	15.6:1	8.1
AVONDALE EL	2.8 mi	489	15.3:1	6.5
CITY VIEW EL	3.0 mi	675	17.3:1	6.7
PUCKETT EL	3.0 mi	335	16:1	7.6
SAN JACINTO EL	3.1 mi	384	13.2:1	3.7
BELMAR EL	3.2 mi	378	15.1:1	8.6
LAWNDALE EL	3.2 mi	362	15.7:1	5.4

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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+ 7.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.1:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.5 / 10

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School Day Length 8.6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,548

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 44%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 104

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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 72.1%

White 20.2%

Black 6.7%

Asian 1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4118 S BONHAM ST, Amarillo, TX 79110

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WOLFLIN EL (rated 8.4/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, ST MARYS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 2.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Amarillo, see our Amarillo schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Amarillo	0.0 mi	114	5.9
AMARILLO MONTESSORI ACADEMY Amarillo	0.3 mi	21	—
LAMAR EL Amarillo	0.4 mi	286	4.7
CORONADO EL Amarillo	0.7 mi	384	5.4
FANNIN MIDDLE Amarillo	0.7 mi	564	4.7
SOUTH LAWN EL Amarillo	0.8 mi	315	5.0
AUSTIN MIDDLE Amarillo	1.1 mi	687	5.8
SOUTH GEORGIA EL Amarillo	1.1 mi	404	6.2
PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL Amarillo	1.2 mi	308	7.2
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Amarillo	1.6 mi	9	—
LANDERGIN EL Amarillo	1.3 mi	237	5.8
AMARILLO COLLEGIATE ACADEMY Lewisville	1.6 mi	475	7.1
PREMIER H S OF AMARILLO Lewisville	1.4 mi	242	5.6
WOLFLIN EL Amarillo	1.6 mi	316	8.4
RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY AMARILLO Amarillo	1.7 mi	122	4.0
BIVINS EL Amarillo	2.0 mi	420	6.1
ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Amarillo	2.0 mi	215	5.8
TASCOSA H S Amarillo	2.0 mi	2,208	5.8
CROCKETT MIDDLE Amarillo	1.9 mi	860	7.2
ST MARYS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Amarillo	2.3 mi	88	6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 79110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,896

Median Home Value

$153,400

Median Rent

$1,173/mo

Population

18,514

College Educated

15%

Homeownership

69.8%

Avg Commute

17.6 min

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Median Age

32.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School

What grades does St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School serve?

St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School?

St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School is 8.1:1. 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 Elementary & Montessotir School rank in TX?

St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School ranks #125 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Elementary & Montessotir School a private school?

Yes, St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir 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 Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School a religious school?

St Joseph Catholic Elementary & Montessotir School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 42 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 30 Some Transit
Bike Score: 46 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment: 104
Gender Split: 72% M / 28% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 8.6 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Randall County
Phone: (806) 359-1604

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