Excellent
#20 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 2% of private schools
St Marys Catholic School
Elementary School
1019 S 7TH ST, Temple, TX 76504
Enrollment
145
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
145
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#20 of 883
In Temple
#1 of 4
public schools
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St Marys Catholic School
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About St Marys Catholic School
St Marys Catholic School is a private elementary school in Temple, TX. St Marys Catholic School serves approximately 145 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Marys Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 145 students, St Marys Catholic 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 5.7:1 students to teachers, St Marys Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Marys Catholic 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
BetaHow St Marys Catholic School compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Temple, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic School (this school) | 8.4 |
| TRAVIS SCIENCE ACADEMY | 6.9 |
| WHEATLEY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER | 3.2 |
| MERIDITH-DUNBAR EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY | 3.5 |
| SCOTT EL | 6.1 |
| TEMPLE H S | 6.1 |
| WESTERN HILLS EL | 5.4 |
| LAMAR MIDDLE | 6.5 |
| THORNTON EL | 4.6 |
| HECTOR P GARCIA EL | 6.0 |
| JEFFERSON EL | 6.7 |
| KENNEDY-POWELL EL | 6.5 |
| CATER EL | 4.6 |
| RAYE-ALLEN EL | 6.1 |
| BONHAM MIDDLE | 7.4 |
| TARVER EL | 6.5 |
| JOE M PIRTLE EL | 6.1 |
| NORTH BELTON MIDDLE | 4.3 |
| CHARTER OAK EL | 8.3 |
| LAKE BELTON MIDDLE | 7.3 |
| HIGH POINT EL | 4.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1019 S 7TH ST, Temple, TX 76504
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Marys Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. JEFFERSON EL (rated 6.7/10, 2.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is KENNEDY-POWELL EL (rated 6.5/10, 2.7 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, SCOTT EL (rated 6.1/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Temple, see our Temple schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TRAVIS SCIENCE ACADEMY Temple | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| WHEATLEY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER Temple | 0.7 mi | 3.2 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOLS OF CENTRAL TEXAS(TEMPLE CAMPUS) Temple | 0.7 mi | — |
| THE MONTESSORI SCHOOLS OF CENTRAL TEXAS Temple | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| FRED W EDWARDS ACADEMY AEC Temple | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| TEMPLE H S Temple | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| MERIDITH-DUNBAR EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY Temple | 1.3 mi | 3.5 |
| SCOTT EL Temple | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| LAMAR MIDDLE Temple | 2.2 mi | 6.5 |
| TAMRA LEARNING ACADEMY Temple | 1.9 mi | — |
| WESTERN HILLS EL Temple | 2.0 mi | 5.4 |
| JEFFERSON EL Temple | 2.4 mi | 6.7 |
| THORNTON EL Temple | 2.2 mi | 4.6 |
| HECTOR P GARCIA EL Temple | 2.4 mi | 6.0 |
| RAYE-ALLEN EL Temple | 2.8 mi | 6.1 |
| KENNEDY-POWELL EL Temple | 2.7 mi | 6.5 |
| CATER EL Temple | 2.8 mi | 4.6 |
| ST FRANCIS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Temple | 3.4 mi | — |
| BONHAM MIDDLE Temple | 3.3 mi | 7.4 |
| HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Temple | 4.3 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76504 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,420
Median Home Value
$162,600
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
Population
24,856
College Educated
19.6%
Homeownership
32.8%
Avg Commute
19.4 min
Poverty Rate
19.3%
Median Age
33.2
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|---|---|
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Sugar Land, TX | 8.4 |
| PINES MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kingwood, TX | 8.4 |
| PLACEDO EL Placedo, TX | 8.4 |
| SILVERLINE MONTESSORI SCHOOL - SHADOW CREEK Pearland, TX | 8.4 |
| EL PASO EARLY LEARNING LANGUAGE ACADEMY El Paso, TX | 8.3 |
| SPRINGLAKE-EARTH ELEM/MIDDLE SCHOOL Earth, TX | 8.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Marys Catholic School
What grades does St Marys Catholic School serve?
St Marys Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Marys Catholic School?
St Marys Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Marys Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Marys Catholic School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Marys Catholic School rank in TX?
St Marys Catholic School ranks #20 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is St Marys Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Marys Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Marys Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Marys Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?
St Marys Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bell County
- Phone
- (254) 778-8141
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