Excellent
#20 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 2% of private schools
St Marys Catholic School
Elementary School · Temple, TX
A private elementary school in Temple, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1019 S 7TH ST, Temple, TX 76504
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
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Where St Marys Catholic 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,695/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Temple), 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
$50,420
Median home value
$162,600
Median rent
$1,106/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
32.8%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Schools of Central Texas(temple Campus)Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| The Montessori Schools of Central TexasPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Wheatley Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 2–12 | 0.7 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 1.3 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Marys Catholic School is listed in Temple, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Marys Catholic School
St Marys Catholic School is a private elementary school in Temple, TX, serving approximately 145 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 883 private schools in TX.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 76504)
- 24,856
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 76504; 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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