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St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Austin, TX

120 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Austin since at least 2011

St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Austin, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 146 students and around 11 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 8 hours a day, 173 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
146
Teachers
13.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 72 girls, 74 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
173 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    223’11–12208’13–14201’15–16198’17–18192’19–20162’21–22146’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded1
    Pre-K17
    K12
    120
    213
    323
    416
    512
    612
    713
    824

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino58%
    White25%
    Two or more races12%
    Asian5%
    Black1%

    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. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School

    What grades does St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School serve?

    St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School?

    About 146 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Ignatius Martyr 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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