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St. Gabriel's Catholic School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12

Austin, TX

2500 Wimberly Ln, Austin, TX 78735

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Austin
  • The largest Catholic school in Austin
  • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Texas
  • 96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 155% since 2011–12

In Austin, Texas, St. Gabriel's Catholic School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 873 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Texas. Enrollment is up about 155% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Austin. The school reports that about 96% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 165 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–12
Students
873
Teachers
111 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 451 girls, 422 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
165 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 96% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Texas (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 92% of Catholic schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 25 Catholic schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    343’11–12398’13–14425’15–16385’17–18361’19–20433’21–22873’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K43
    K50
    153
    243
    344
    454
    551
    649
    760
    857
    9110
    1094
    11103
    12105

    Student body

    White75%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Two or more races7%
    Asian4%
    Black1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    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 St. Gabriel's 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. Gabriel's Catholic School

    What grades does St. Gabriel's Catholic School serve?

    St. Gabriel's Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend St. Gabriel's Catholic School?

    About 873 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Gabriel's 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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