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St. John Berchmans School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

San Antonio, TX

1147 Cupples Rd, San Antonio, TX 78226

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in Texas
  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in San Antonio

In San Antonio, Texas, St. John Berchmans School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 87 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. 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
87
Teachers
18.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 45 girls, 42 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    124’19–2092’21–2287’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K11
    111
    27
    311
    44
    55
    612
    711
    815

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino83%
    White8%
    Black5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. John Berchmans 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. John Berchmans School

    What grades does St. John Berchmans School serve?

    St. John Berchmans School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. John Berchmans School?

    About 87 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John Berchmans 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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