The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Pharr, TX
505 S Ironwood, Pharr, TX 78577
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Pharr since at least 2011
In Pharr, Texas, The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 124 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Brownsville. The school day runs about 8 hours, 181 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
- 124
- Teachers
- 11.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 63 girls, 61 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Brownsville
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 65% 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
Help paying tuition in Texas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System 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 The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System
What grades does The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System serve?
The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System?
About 124 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Pharr Oratory of St. Philip Neri School System?
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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