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Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Port Lavaca, TX

301 S San Antonio St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Texas

In Port Lavaca, Texas, Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 87 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. The school is part of the Diocese of Victoria. The school day runs about 8 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
87
Teachers
11.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 48 girls, 39 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    80’11–12109’21–2287’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K8
    K13
    18
    213
    39
    47
    58
    614
    77
    88

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino63%
    Asian20%
    White16%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School whether it takes part.

    More about Texas's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School

    What grades does Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School serve?

    Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School?

    About 87 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic 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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