Mary Help of Christians School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Laredo, TX
10 E Del Mar Blvd, Laredo, TX 78041
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Laredo
- The largest Catholic school in Laredo
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in Texas
- Serving families in Laredo since at least 2011
In Laredo, Texas, Mary Help of Christians School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 363 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Laredo. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 363
- Teachers
- 41 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 182 girls, 181 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Laredo
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
- Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mary Help of Christians School whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Mary Help of Christians School
What grades does Mary Help of Christians School serve?
Mary Help of Christians School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Mary Help of Christians School?
About 363 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mary Help of Christians School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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