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#284 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 32% of private schools

St Pauls Episcopal Day School

Elementary School

517 COLUMBUS AVE, Waco, TX 76701

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

126

Student-Teacher

8.6:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Enrollment

126

Student-Teacher

8.6:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#284 of 883

In Waco

#3 of 9

public schools

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About St Pauls Episcopal Day School

St Pauls Episcopal Day School is a private elementary school in Waco, TX. St Pauls Episcopal Day School serves approximately 126 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pauls Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.7 pts above TX schools

6.9

This school 6.9 · Average
TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 126 students, St Pauls Episcopal Day 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 8.6:1 students to teachers, St Pauls Episcopal Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Pauls Episcopal Day 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.

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How St Pauls Episcopal Day School compares to 36 public schools serving similar grades in Waco, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.6:1

This School

14.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

126

This School

455

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.9

This School

4.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 76.2% vs 0%

Black 9.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.2% vs 0%

Asian 1.6% vs 0%

St Pauls Episcopal Day School Waco Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Pauls Episcopal Day School (this school)	—	126	8.6:1	6.9
KENDRICK EL	0.3 mi	469	13.8:1	3.3
WEST AVENUE EL	0.8 mi	276	14.5:1	3.9
CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE	1.0 mi	813	14.3:1	5.2
BROOK AVENUE EL	1.1 mi	373	17:1	3.4
QUINN CAMPUS PUBLIC MIDDLE	1.2 mi	258	9.6:1	4.3
G L WILEY OPPORTUNITY CENTER	1.2 mi	77	5.5:1	5.5
J H HINES EL	1.3 mi	395	16.5:1	3.8
METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME	1.4 mi	90	9:1	4.8
BELL'S HILL EL	1.5 mi	781	15.6:1	5.6
G W CARVER MIDDLE	1.5 mi	776	11.4:1	5.8
PROVIDENT HEIGHTS EL	1.5 mi	398	13.3:1	4.9
AUDRE AND BERNARD RAPOPORT ACADEMY	1.6 mi	399	12.1:1	3.2
DEAN HIGHLAND EL	2.4 mi	597	16.6:1	2.4
SOUTH WACO EL	2.7 mi	477	14.5:1	3.2
CEDAR RIDGE EL	2.9 mi	450	13.6:1	4.1
CRESTVIEW EL	3.0 mi	473	13.9:1	4.5
LA VEGA EL	3.2 mi	672	17.2:1	2.9
ALTA VISTA EL	3.2 mi	528	14.7:1	3.2
HILLCREST PDS MAGNET	3.2 mi	433	15.5:1	5.3
LAKE AIR MONTESSORI SCHOOL	3.4 mi	711	13.7:1	5.8

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

B+ 6.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,305

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 40%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 126

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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)

White 76.2%

Black 9.5%

Two or More 9.5%

Hispanic 3.2%

Asian 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

517 COLUMBUS AVE, Waco, TX 76701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Pauls Episcopal Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WACO MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SUMMIT SCHOOL WACO (rated 6.7/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, BELL'S HILL EL (rated 5.6/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Waco, see our Waco schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
KENDRICK EL Waco	0.3 mi	469	3.3
LIVE OAK CLASSICAL SCHOOL Waco	0.5 mi	447	7.3
WEST AVENUE EL Waco	0.8 mi	276	3.9
CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE Waco	1.0 mi	813	5.2
WACO MONTESSORI SCHOOL Waco	1.1 mi	152	7.4
SUMMIT SCHOOL WACO Waco	1.1 mi	60	6.7
BROOK AVENUE EL Waco	1.1 mi	373	3.4
G L WILEY OPPORTUNITY CENTER Waco	1.2 mi	77	5.5
QUINN CAMPUS PUBLIC MIDDLE Waco	1.2 mi	258	4.3
PAUL AND JANE MEYER PUBLIC H S Waco	1.2 mi	227	8.6
J H HINES EL Waco	1.3 mi	395	3.8
BELL'S HILL EL Waco	1.5 mi	781	5.6
G W CARVER MIDDLE Waco	1.5 mi	776	5.8
METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME Waco	1.4 mi	90	4.8
AUDRE AND BERNARD RAPOPORT ACADEMY Waco	1.6 mi	399	3.2
PROVIDENT HEIGHTS EL Waco	1.5 mi	398	4.9
CHALLENGE ACADEMY Waco	2.0 mi	3	—
REICHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Waco	1.8 mi	316	6.7
ST LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Waco	1.9 mi	315	6.0
CHALLENGE ACADEMY Waco	2.0 mi	3	—

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 76701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$24,593

Median Rent

$1,008/mo

Population

1,732

College Educated

31.9%

Homeownership

13.2%

Poverty Rate

40.2%

Median Age

33.9

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MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Corpus Christi, TX	115	6.9
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Pauls Episcopal Day School

What grades does St Pauls Episcopal Day School serve?

St Pauls Episcopal Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Pauls Episcopal Day School?

St Pauls Episcopal Day School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Episcopal Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Pauls Episcopal Day School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Pauls Episcopal Day School rank in TX?

St Pauls Episcopal Day School ranks #284 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Pauls Episcopal Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Pauls Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Pauls Episcopal Day School a private school?

Yes, St Pauls Episcopal Day School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal 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 Pauls Episcopal Day School a religious school?

St Pauls Episcopal Day School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 81 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 49 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment: 126
Gender Split: 52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Episcopal
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 174 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: McLennan County
Phone: (254) 753-0246

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