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St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

El Campo, TX

302 W Church St, El Campo, TX 77437

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 75% of Catholic schools in Texas
  • Serving families in El Campo since at least 2011

In El Campo, Texas, St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 222 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Victoria. 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
222
Teachers
28.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 119 girls, 103 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    225’11–12240’13–14261’15–16252’17–18219’19–20212’21–22222’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K44
    K27
    122
    230
    324
    425
    521
    631
    722
    820

    Student body

    White89%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian1%
    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. Philip the Apostle Catholic 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. Philip the Apostle Catholic School

    What grades does St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School serve?

    St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School?

    About 222 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Philip the Apostle 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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