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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Texas

The average private elementary school in Texas was founded around 1978 (2026-27).
The oldest private elementary school in Texas is Holy Family Catholic School and School Of Environmental Education, each founded in 1847.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # TX Schools Ranked: 906
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1847–1882
  • TX School Avg.: 1978
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # TX Schools Ranked: 906
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1847–1882
  • TX School Avg.: 1978
  • National School Avg.: 1967
Show school map — Texas (year founded range: 1847–1882, avg 1978)
Year Founded Range: 1847 1899 Avg. Year Founded: 1878

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools in Texas (2026-27)

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Holy Family Catholic School Photo
#1(°Õ1–T2)Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
2601 Ave. N
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 765-6607
(2)
1847year founded
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Map of School Of Environmental Education
#1(°Õ1–T2)School Of Environmental Education
Gr: 5 | 56 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
7738 Camp Kappe Rd
Plantersville, TX 77363
(936) 894-2141
1847year founded
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Salem Lutheran School Photo
#3 Salem Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 545 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
22601 Lutheran Church Rd
Tomball, TX 77377
(281) 351-8223
(10)
1853year founded
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran Serbin School
#4St. Paul Lutheran Serbin School
Gr: K-8 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1578 County Road 211
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 366-2218
1854year founded
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Map of St. Mary's Elementary School
#5St. Mary's Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
202 S Orange St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-3914
1856year founded
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Saint Joseph Academy Photo
#6Saint Joseph Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 463 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
101 Saint Joseph Drive
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-3581
(5)
1865year founded
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Cathedral School Of St. Mary Photo
#7Cathedral School Of St. Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
910 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-1480
(3)
1866year founded
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Nazareth Academy Catholic School Photo
#8Nazareth Academy Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
206 W Convent St
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 573-6651
1867year founded
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Map of St. Louis Catholic School
#9St. Louis Catholic School
Gr: K-5 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
607 Madrid St
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-3544
1868year founded
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Map of Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level
#10(°Õ10–T11)Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students
Catholic
2917 Austin St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 883-0857
1871year founded
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Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School Photo
#10(°Õ10–T11)Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
315 N Seguin Ste. 300
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 625-1077
1871year founded
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Map of St. James Catholic School
#12St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Montessori School (Catholic)
507 S Camp St
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 379-2878
1872year founded
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Map of Good Shepard Episcopal School
#13(°Õ13–T14)Good Shepard Episcopal School
Gr: 1-3 | 45 students
Episcopal
200 W College Street
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-8131
1874year founded
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
#13(°Õ13–T14)Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 532 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18926 Klein Church Rd
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 376-5810
1874year founded
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St. Marys Catholic School Photo
#15(°Õ15–T16)St. Marys Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
713 South Travis Street
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 893-2127
(1)
1877year founded
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St. Michaels Catholic School Photo
#15(°Õ15–T16)St. Michaels Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
208 N Mcleod St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 277-3854
1877year founded
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Saint Mary's Hall Photo
#17(°Õ17–T18)Saint Mary's Hall
Gr: PK-12 | 884 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
9401 Starcrest Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 483-9100
1879year founded
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Zion Lutheran School Photo
#17(°Õ17–T18)Zion Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6121 E. Lovers Lane
Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 363-1630
1879year founded
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
#19(°Õ19–T20)Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students
Catholic
313 S Texana St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4251
(1)
1882year founded
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Zion Lutheran School Photo
#19(°Õ19–T20)Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6101 Fm 1105
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 863-5345
1882year founded
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Map of Our Lady Of Refuge Catholic School
#21Our Lady Of Refuge Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 99 students
Catholic
577 Washington St
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
(830) 773-3531
1883year founded
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Allen Academy Photo
#22(°Õ22–T24)Allen Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
3201 Boonville Rd
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 776-0731
(3)
1886year founded
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Map of St. John Lutheran School
#22(°Õ22–T24)St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1009 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Road 8012
Giddings, TX 78942
(512) 253-6358
1886year founded
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San Antonio Academy Of Texas Photo
#22(°Õ22–T24)San Antonio Academy Of Texas
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys
117 E French Pl
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-7331
(7)
1886year founded
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Map of St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School
#25St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
405 Black St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3080
1889year founded
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Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
#26(°Õ26–T27)Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 216 students
Catholic
153 E 6th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2500
1890year founded
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Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
#26(°Õ26–T27)St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
101 N 3rd St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(151) 226-9997
1890year founded
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TMI Episcopal Photo
#28TMI Episcopal
Gr: 6-12 | 630 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 16
Episcopal
20955 West Tejas Trail
San Antonio, TX 78257
(210) 698-7171
1893year founded
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St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
#29(°Õ29–T30)St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
600 S Coulter Dr
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 822-6641
(18)
1894year founded
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Map of St. Joseph Catholic School - Continuation Campus
#29(°Õ29–T30)St. Joseph Catholic School - Continuation Campus
Gr: PK-12 | 328 students
Catholic
901 E Wm J Bryan Pkwy
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 822-6641
1894year founded
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St. Mary's Catholic School Photo
#31St. Mary's Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
520 Washburn St
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 352-2313
(3)
1896year founded
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St. Marys Catholic School Photo
#32(°Õ32–T33)St. Marys Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1019 S 7th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 778-8141
(4)
1897year founded
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Map of Shiner Catholic School
#32(°Õ32–T33)Shiner Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Catholic
424 S. St. Ludmila
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3843
1897year founded
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Map of Mt. Sinai Christian Academy
#34(°Õ34–T35)Mt. Sinai Christian Academy
Gr: K-1 | 8 students
Christian
5900 Cameron Road
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 451-0808
1899year founded
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Map of St. Marys School
#34(°Õ34–T35)St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Catholic
507 W. Spruce St.
West, TX 76691
(254) 829-5991
1899year founded
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