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St. John Bosco School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

San Antonio, TX

5630 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78237

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • One of 21 Catholic schools in San Antonio

St. John Bosco School is an independent Catholic school in San Antonio, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 170 students and around 15 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 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
170
Teachers
11.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 92 girls, 78 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    321’15–16265’17–18184’19–20180’21–22170’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K23
    K13
    122
    216
    321
    411
    527
    614
    715
    831

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino94%
    White3%
    Asian2%
    Black1%
    Two or more races1%

    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. John Bosco 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 Bosco School

    What grades does St. John Bosco School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. John Bosco School?

    About 170 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John Bosco 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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