Very Good
#82 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 9% of private schools
St Paul's Preparatory Academy
School
6900 US HIGHWAY 287, Arlington, TX 76001
Enrollment
184
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
184
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#82 of 883
In Arlington
#3 of 12
public schools
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St Paul's Preparatory Academy
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About St Paul's Preparatory Academy
St Paul's Preparatory Academy is a private school in Arlington, TX. St Paul's Preparatory Academy serves approximately 184 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul's Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 184 students, St Paul's Preparatory Academy 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 8.5:1 students to teachers, St Paul's Preparatory Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Paul's Preparatory Academy 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 Paul's Preparatory Academy compares to 100 public schools serving similar grades in Arlington, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Paul's Preparatory Academy (this school) | 7.9 |
| R F PATTERSON EL | 5.4 |
| CAROL HOLT EL | 7.3 |
| MOORE EL | 6.0 |
| BOLES J H | 6.8 |
| CROSS TIMBERS INT | 5.8 |
| COREY FINE ARTS / DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY | 9.0 |
| T A HOWARD MIDDLE | 6.0 |
| WOOD EL | 6.1 |
| ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY - MIDDLE | 7.3 |
| CHARLOTTE ANDERSON PREPARATORY ACADEMY | 6.8 |
| GREAT HEARTS ARLINGTON | 5.5 |
| ILTEXAS ARLINGTON MIDDLE | 3.1 |
| ILTEXAS ARLINGTON EL | 3.1 |
| MARTIN H S | 6.9 |
| MANSFIELD SUMMIT H S | 6.1 |
| KENNETH DAVIS EL | 6.4 |
| GLENN HARMON EL | 4.5 |
| LITTLE EL | 6.3 |
| D P MORRIS EL | 5.3 |
| MILLER EL | 3.2 |
Showing 20 of 100 schools. View all schools in Arlington
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
6900 US HIGHWAY 287, Arlington, TX 76001
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Paul's Preparatory Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. BURTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY (rated 7.2/10, 2.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, GRACE PREPARATORY ACADEMY (rated 4.9/10, 2.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Arlington, see our Arlington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| R F PATTERSON EL Arlington | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| CAROL HOLT EL Arlington | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| MOORE EL Arlington | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| BOLES J H Arlington | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| KENNEDALE H S Kennedale | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| CROSS TIMBERS INT Arlington | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| COREY FINE ARTS / DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY Arlington | 1.9 mi | 9.0 |
| T A HOWARD MIDDLE Arlington | 2.0 mi | 6.0 |
| BURTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY Arlington | 2.4 mi | 7.2 |
| LINDA JOBE MIDDLE Mansfield | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| NORTHSTAR SCHOOL Arlington | 2.4 mi | — |
| CHILDRENS UNIVERSITY Arlington | 2.4 mi | 8.0 |
| NANCY NEAL EL Mansfield | 2.5 mi | 8.7 |
| WOOD EL Arlington | 2.5 mi | 6.1 |
| ARLINGTON CLASSICS ACADEMY - MIDDLE Arlington | 2.5 mi | 7.3 |
| CHARLOTTE ANDERSON PREPARATORY ACADEMY Arlington | 2.6 mi | 6.8 |
| GRACE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Arlington | 2.9 mi | 4.9 |
| JAMES F DELANEY EL Kennedale | 2.6 mi | 5.6 |
| ILTEXAS ARLINGTON MIDDLE Arlington | 2.9 mi | 3.1 |
| ILTEXAS ARLINGTON EL Arlington | 2.9 mi | 3.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,760
Median Home Value
$318,300
Median Rent
$1,893/mo
Population
38,177
College Educated
42.9%
Homeownership
78.3%
Avg Commute
28.5 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
35.6
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| HARROLD SCHOOL Harrold, TX | 7.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Paul's Preparatory Academy
What grades does St Paul's Preparatory Academy serve?
St Paul's Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend St Paul's Preparatory Academy?
St Paul's Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Paul's Preparatory Academy is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Paul's Preparatory Academy rank in TX?
St Paul's Preparatory Academy ranks #82 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is St Paul's Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Paul's Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Paul's Preparatory Academy a private school?
Yes, St Paul's Preparatory Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination 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 Paul's Preparatory Academy a religious school?
St Paul's Preparatory Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Phone
- (817) 561-3500
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