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St. Austin Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Austin, TX

2026 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Overall grade: A

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Austin since at least 2011

St. Austin Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Austin, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 162 students and around 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Austin. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 177 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
162
Teachers
13.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 79 girls, 83 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    206’11–12204’13–14192’15–16179’17–18171’19–20178’21–22162’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K15
    115
    226
    317
    419
    520
    621
    720
    89

    Student body

    White46%
    Hispanic or Latino44%
    Black7%
    Asian2%

    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. Austin 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 St. Austin Catholic School

    What grades does St. Austin Catholic School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Austin Catholic School?

    About 162 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Austin 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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