Santa Cruz Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Buda, TX
1100 Main St, Buda, TX 78610
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools in Texas
- Growing: enrollment up 53% since 2011–12
Santa Cruz Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Buda, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 203 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. Enrollment has grown about 53% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Austin. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 172 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
- 203
- Teachers
- 23.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 103 girls, 100 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Austin
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 63% 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 Santa Cruz Catholic 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 Santa Cruz Catholic School
What grades does Santa Cruz Catholic School serve?
Santa Cruz Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Santa Cruz Catholic School?
About 203 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Santa Cruz 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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