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#308 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 35% of private schools

St Marys Cathedral School

Elementary School · Amarillo, TX

A private elementary school in Amarillo, TX serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

1200 S WASHINGTON ST, Amarillo, TX 79102

  • 10.6:1 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)
B-4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Diversity Index61%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Enrollment88
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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

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The neighborhood

Where St Marys Cathedral School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,375/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amarillo), 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

$48,551

Median home value

$146,500

Median rent

$891/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

23.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White51.1%
Hispanic34.1%
Two or More9.1%
Asian3.4%
Black2.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bivins ELEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–50.7 mi420Compare →
Wolflin ELEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–50.7 mi316Compare →
St Andrew's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–81.0 mi215Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Marys Cathedral School is listed in Amarillo, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Marys Cathedral School

St Marys Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Amarillo, TX, serving approximately 88 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Marys Cathedral School

What grades does St Marys Cathedral School serve?

St Marys Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Marys Cathedral School?

St Marys Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys Cathedral School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Marys Cathedral School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Marys Cathedral School rank in TX?

St Marys Cathedral School ranks #308 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Marys Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Marys Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Marys Cathedral School a private school?

Yes, St Marys Cathedral 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 Marys Cathedral School a religious school?

St Marys Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
88
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Potter County
Area population (ZIP 79102)
8,822
Area median age
38.9
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 79102; 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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