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St. Mary's Elementary School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Fredericksburg, TX

202 S Orange St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Fredericksburg
  • Growing: enrollment up 29% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Fredericksburg since at least 2011

In Fredericksburg, Texas, St. Mary's Elementary School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 313 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 29% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The school day runs about 7.5 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
313
Teachers
26.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 156 girls, 157 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    243’11–12240’13–14200’15–16215’17–18286’21–22313’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K63
    K40
    140
    240
    336
    429
    533
    639
    732
    824

    Student body

    White83%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Asian1%
    Two or more races1%
    Black0%

    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's Elementary School whether it takes part.

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    • 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. Mary's Elementary School

    What grades does St. Mary's Elementary School serve?

    St. Mary's Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mary's Elementary School?

    About 313 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary's Elementary 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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