St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Houston, TX
3002 Rosedale St, Houston, TX 77004
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Texas
- Serving families in Houston since at least 2011
St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Houston, Texas, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 90 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 171 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–5
- Students
- 90
- Teachers
- 11.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 37 girls, 53 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Galveston-Houston
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
- Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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. Mary of the Purification Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) · Education savings account
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?
Questions about St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School
What grades does St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School serve?
St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School?
About 90 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Mary of the Purification 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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