Below Average
#810 of 883 private schools in TX
St Mary's Catholic School
Elementary School
1300 E LOS EBANOS BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78520
Enrollment
312
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
312
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#810 of 883
In Brownsville
#7 of 7
public schools
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About St Mary's Catholic School
St Mary's Catholic School is a private elementary school in Brownsville, TX. St Mary's Catholic School serves approximately 312 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary's Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #810 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
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 58 public schools serving similar grades in Brownsville, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic School (this school) | 4.5 |
| STELL MIDDLE | 6.2 |
| MARTIN EL | 7.4 |
| BRYSS ACADEMY | 8.9 |
| HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - BROWNSVILLE | 3.2 |
| RUSSELL EL | 6.1 |
| SHARP EL | 6.9 |
| PEREZ EL | 5.0 |
| SKINNER EL | 4.7 |
| PUTEGNAT EL | 5.8 |
| GARDEN PARK EL | 7.6 |
| EGLY EL | 6.9 |
| HUDSON EL | 8.6 |
| OLIVEIRA MIDDLE | 7.3 |
| BENAVIDES EL | 8.3 |
| CANALES EL | 3.2 |
| FAULK MIDDLE | 7.7 |
| ORTIZ EL | 8.6 |
| PAREDES EL | 8.5 |
| KELLER EL | 6.6 |
| MANZANO MIDDLE | 7.6 |
Showing 20 of 58 schools. View all schools in Brownsville
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
1300 E LOS EBANOS BLVD, Brownsville, TX 78520
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mary's Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BRYSS ACADEMY (rated 8.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MARTIN EL (rated 7.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BROWNSVILLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brownsville, see our Brownsville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| STELL MIDDLE Brownsville | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-BROWNSVILLE Brownsville | 0.3 mi | 3.6 |
| EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Brownsville | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD CORAM DEO CLASSICAL ACADEMY Brownsville | 0.5 mi | — |
| MARTIN EL Brownsville | 0.5 mi | 7.4 |
| BRYSS ACADEMY Brownsville | 0.5 mi | 8.9 |
| KENMONT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Brownsville | 0.7 mi | 5.3 |
| FIRST BAPTIST SCHOOL Brownsville | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| BROWNSVILLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Brownsville | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| ST JOSEPH ACADEMY Brownsville | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - BROWNSVILLE Brownsville | 0.9 mi | 3.2 |
| PREMIER H S OF BROWNSVILLE Lewisville | 0.9 mi | 3.2 |
| RUSSELL EL Brownsville | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| SHARP EL Brownsville | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL Brownsville | 1.0 mi | — |
| PEREZ EL Brownsville | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| SKINNER EL Brownsville | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| HANNA EARLY COLLEGE H S Brownsville | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| PACE EARLY COLLEGE H S Brownsville | 1.4 mi | 7.7 |
| PUTEGNAT EL Brownsville | 1.8 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78520 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$47,331
Median Home Value
$129,200
Median Rent
$842/mo
Population
63,337
College Educated
22.7%
Homeownership
58.5%
Avg Commute
21.5 min
Poverty Rate
25.8%
Median Age
31.6
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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 Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic School?
St Mary's Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Catholic School is 14.2:1. 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 #810 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 4.5 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Cameron County
- Phone
- (956) 546-1805
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