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St. Rose of Lima Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Houston, TX

3600 Brinkman St, Houston, TX 77018

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 149% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Houston since at least 2011

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Houston, Texas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 353 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 149% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 178 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
353
Teachers
33.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 172 girls, 181 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    142’11–12181’13–14233’15–16270’17–18340’19–20303’21–22353’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K132
    K47
    151
    246
    348
    435
    535
    630
    728
    833

    Student body

    White71%
    Hispanic or Latino29%

    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. Rose of Lima Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Rose of Lima Catholic School

    What grades does St. Rose of Lima Catholic School serve?

    St. Rose of Lima Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Rose of Lima Catholic School?

    About 353 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Rose of Lima 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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