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St. Helen Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Pearland, TX

2213 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, TX 77581

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

  • The only Catholic school in Pearland
  • Growing: enrollment up 38% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Pearland since at least 2011

In Pearland, Texas, St. Helen Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 328 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 38% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. The school day runs about 7 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
328
Teachers
26.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 191 girls, 137 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    238’11–12289’13–14312’15–16325’17–18311’19–20294’21–22328’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K51
    K53
    143
    248
    332
    429
    544
    629
    724
    826

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino38%
    White23%
    Asian17%
    Black12%
    Two or more races9%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    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. Helen 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. Helen Catholic School

    What grades does St. Helen Catholic School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Helen Catholic School?

    About 328 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Helen 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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