St. Mary's Catholic School serves 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the American Montessori Society (AMS).
The student:teacher of St. Mary's Catholic School is 19:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Mary's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
421 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandBoy Scouts
ChessGirl Scouts
Peer MediatorsStudent Council
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Mary's Catholic School often compared to?
St. Mary's Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Kenmont Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Mary's Catholic School offer?
St. Mary's Catholic School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
What is St. Mary's Catholic School's ranking?
St. Mary's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Mary's Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91黑料s
Popular comparisons: St. Mary's Catholic School vs. Kenmont Montessori School
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Mary's Catholic School is In The Presence Of God Coram Deo Classical Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Baptist School (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
1175 W Price Rd Ste 3
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2332
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2332
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 26 students
Episcopal Day School
(Episcopal)
34 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-5231
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-5231
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 187 students Avg. class size: 20 students
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
1600 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-4842
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-4842
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Kenmont Montessori School
Montessori School
2734 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-0500
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-0500
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Brownsville Montessori Academy ![Brownsville Montessori Academy Photo]( "Brownsville Montessori Academy Photo")
Montessori School
36 S Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-1952
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-1952
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 52 students Tuition listed
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