Excellent
#15 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 2% of private schools
St Mary's Catholic School
School
520 WASHBURN ST, Taylor, TX 76574
Enrollment
219
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Enrollment
219
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 11th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#15 of 883
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About St Mary's Catholic School
St Mary's Catholic School is a private school in Taylor, TX. St Mary's Catholic School serves approximately 219 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-11th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary's Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 5.5:1 students to teachers, St Mary's Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Mary's 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 Mary's Catholic School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Taylor, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School (this school) | 8.5 |
| LEGACY EARLY COLLEGE H S | 7.8 |
| MAIN STREET EL | 4.7 |
| TH JOHNSON EL | 4.5 |
| NAOMI PASEMANN EL | 4.1 |
| TAYLOR H S | 4.3 |
| TAYLOR MIDDLE | 4.0 |
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.
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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
520 WASHBURN ST, Taylor, TX 76574
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mary's Catholic School may also want to explore other schools in the area. THRALL MIDDLE (rated 9.2/10, 6.8 miles away, in nearby Thrall), which scores slightly higher. Another option is THRALL EL (rated 9.1/10, 6.8 miles away, in nearby Thrall), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, THRALL H S (rated 8.2/10, 6.7 miles away, in nearby Thrall), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Taylor, see our Taylor schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LEGACY EARLY COLLEGE H S Taylor | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| MAIN STREET EL Taylor | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| TH JOHNSON EL Taylor | 1.6 mi | 4.5 |
| NAOMI PASEMANN EL Taylor | 1.8 mi | 4.1 |
| TAYLOR H S Taylor | 2.2 mi | 4.3 |
| TAYLOR MIDDLE Taylor | 2.2 mi | 4.0 |
| THRALL H S Thrall | 6.7 mi | 8.2 |
| THRALL EL Thrall | 6.8 mi | 9.1 |
| THRALL MIDDLE Thrall | 6.8 mi | 9.2 |
| COUPLAND EL Coupland | 8.3 mi | 6.2 |
| HUTTO EL Hutto | 8.0 mi | 6.4 |
| HUTTO NINTH GRADE CENTER Hutto | 8.2 mi | 5.6 |
| RAY EL Hutto | 8.8 mi | 5.6 |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK EL Hutto | 8.7 mi | 5.0 |
| FARLEY MIDDLE Hutto | 9.0 mi | 5.6 |
| HUTTO MIDDLE Hutto | 8.8 mi | 6.7 |
| GRANGER SCHOOL Granger | 10.4 mi | 7.1 |
| NADINE JOHNSON EL Hutto | 9.4 mi | 5.8 |
| HUTTO H S Hutto | 9.5 mi | 5.5 |
| HOWARD NORMAN EL Hutto | 9.7 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76574 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,805
Median Home Value
$252,000
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
Population
19,746
College Educated
20.4%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Median Age
41.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HIGH ISLAND SCHOOL High Island, TX | 8.5 |
| RANKIN SCHOOL Rankin, TX | 8.5 |
| ABBOTT SCHOOL Abbott, TX | 8.6 |
| FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOLS Fayetteville, TX | 8.6 |
| HART ISD Hart, TX | 8.6 |
| HARTLEY SCHOOL Hartley, TX | 8.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Mary's Catholic School
What grades does St Mary's Catholic School serve?
St Mary's Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic School?
St Mary's Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary's Catholic School rank in TX?
St Mary's Catholic School ranks #15 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is St Mary's Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary's Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary's Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Mary's 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 Mary's Catholic School a religious school?
St Mary's Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 11th
- Enrollment
- 219
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Williamson County
- Phone
- (512) 352-2313
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