Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep
About the School
- Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep in Pharr, TX, enrolls 307 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban large community setting.
- Founded in 2024, this co–ed Catholic school serves students in both elementary and secondary regular programs.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, with 21 total teachers supporting a diverse student body consisting of 96.49% students of color.
- Oratory Athenaeum ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for diversity and student body size.
- Located in Hidalgo County, families can consider this option alongside other nearby private schools with varying grade spans and enrollment sizes.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
307 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$5,616/year for Kinder - 8th Grade
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep often compared to?
Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep is often viewed alongside schools like The Pharr Oratory Of St. Philip Neri School System by visitors of our site.
What is Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep's ranking?
Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep 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 Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep?
The application deadline for Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep is Valley Christian Heritage School (5.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Pharr Oratory Of St. Philip Neri School System (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of Sorrows School (2.9 miles away)
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Gr: K-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1407 W Moore Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-3056
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 6 students
Christian
2021 W Jackson Avenue
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-7574
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1100 Gumwood Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-3651
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 W Pecan Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 682-2345
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Episcopal
2500 North 10th Street
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-0231
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Church of Christ
932 North Alamo Road
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 787-8445
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 3 students
Christian
506-510 East Van Week St.
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 867-8721
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
7001 N Ware Road
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 682-1117
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 190 students
Baptist
135 E State Highway 495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 464-7950
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 172 students
Baptist
401 N Val Verde Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-7950
Gr: K-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1407 W Moore Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-3056
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 6 students
Christian
2021 W Jackson Avenue
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-7574
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1100 Gumwood Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-3651
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 W Pecan Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 682-2345
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Episcopal
2500 North 10th Street
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-0231
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1100 Gumwood Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-3651
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
300 W Pecan Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 682-2345
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Episcopal
2500 North 10th Street
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-0231
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
5401 N G St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 686-8602
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Church of Christ
932 North Alamo Road
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 787-8445
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Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
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1407 W Moore Rd
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 403-5000
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 403-5000
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 1,048 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Hall Acres Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2650
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 W Kelly St
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2920
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Houston St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4242
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4242
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Javelina Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2480
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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