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#676 of 883 private schools in TX

St Marks School

Elementary School

5005 LOVE RD, EL Paso, TX 79922

Private

Enrollment

370

Student-Teacher

14.3:1

Score

5.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#676 of 883

In EL Paso

#11 of 24

public schools

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St Marks School

5.4/10

Elementary School in EL Paso · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Escuela Montessori Del Valle

5.3/10

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St Matthew Catholic School

4.9/10

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About St Marks School

St Marks School is a private elementary school in EL Paso, TX. St Marks School serves approximately 370 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Marks School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #676 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.8 pts below TX schools
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Marks 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.

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C 2.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 54%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 370
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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 52.4%
Hispanic 43.2%
Black 3.8%
Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5005 LOVE RD, EL Paso, TX 79922

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Marks School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE LINGUISTIC ACAD OF EL PASO-CULTURAL DEMO SITE (rated 8.4/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EL PASO EARLY LEARNING LANGUAGE ACADEMY (rated 8.3/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.8/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Sunland Park), which scores notably higher. For more schools in EL Paso, see our EL Paso schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
ESCUELA MONTESSORI DEL VALLE El Paso 0.6 mi 5.3
ST MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL El Paso 0.7 mi 4.9
DON HASKINS PK-8 El Paso 1.0 mi 7.2
EL PASO ACADEMY WEST El Paso 1.4 mi 5.4
DAVINCI SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND THE ARTS El Paso 1.4 mi 6.0
ZACH WHITE EL El Paso 1.6 mi 6.7
GUERRERO EL El Paso 1.6 mi 5.4
WILLIAM C HERRERA EL El Paso 1.9 mi 4.5
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY Sunland Park 1.8 mi 7.8
THE LINGUISTIC ACAD OF EL PASO-CULTURAL DEMO SITE El Paso 1.7 mi 8.4
SANTA TERESA MIDDLE Santa Teresa 1.7 mi 7.0
FLYING COLORS LEARNING CENTER NO 3 El Paso 1.9 mi 6.9
EL PASO EARLY LEARNING LANGUAGE ACADEMY El Paso 1.9 mi 8.3
MOUNTAIN WEST MONTESSORI El Paso 2.0 mi 6.7
HOWARD BURNHAM EL El Paso 2.0 mi 5.9
GADSDEN ADMIN COMPLEX PREK CENTER Sunland Park 2.0 mi 5.7
FRANKLIN H S El Paso 2.2 mi 6.8
MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER El Paso 2.2 mi
CORONADO H S El Paso 2.3 mi 6.6
BROWN MIDDLE El Paso 2.7 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 79922 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,364

Median Home Value

$297,300

Median Rent

$1,193/mo

Population

7,162

College Educated

54%

Homeownership

88.3%

Avg Commute

22.6 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Median Age

41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Marks School

What grades does St Marks School serve?

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

How many students attend St Marks School?

St Marks School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marks School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Marks School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Marks School rank in TX?

St Marks School ranks #676 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Marks School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Marks School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Marks School a private school?

Yes, St Marks School is a private coeducational school with a Methodist 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 Marks School a religious school?

St Marks School has a Methodist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
26 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
19 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
370
Gender Split
64% M / 36% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Methodist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County

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