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St. Marys School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

West, TX

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507 W Spruce, West, TX 76691

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Texas
  • Serving families in West since at least 2011

St. Marys School is a Catholic parish school in West, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 95 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Austin. 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–8
Students
95
Teachers
13.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 51 girls, 44 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
171 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (7 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

    118’11–12129’13–14132’15–16112’17–18108’19–20117’21–2295’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K12
    112
    28
    312
    410
    512
    615
    75
    89

    Student body

    White85%
    Hispanic or Latino15%

    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. Marys School whether it takes part.

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    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. Marys School

    What grades does St. Marys School serve?

    St. Marys School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Marys School?

    About 95 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Marys 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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