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St. Augustine Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Houston, TX

5500 Laurel Creek Way, Houston, TX 77017

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in Texas
  • Serving families in Houston since at least 2011

In Houston, Texas, St. Augustine Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 100 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% 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 Galveston-Houston. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 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
100
Teachers
11.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 55 girls, 45 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    170’11–12202’13–14217’15–16186’17–18178’19–20123’21–22100’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K10
    K7
    15
    213
    315
    415
    512
    611
    711
    811

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino92%
    White3%
    Asian3%
    Black2%

    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 St. Augustine Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    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 St. Augustine Catholic School

    What grades does St. Augustine Catholic School serve?

    St. Augustine Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Augustine Catholic School?

    About 100 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Augustine 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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