Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Mary's Catholic School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Mary's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
421 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
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
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
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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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 26 students
Christian
1175 W Price Rd Ste 3
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2332
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-6 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Episcopal
34 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-5231
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Baptist
1600 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-4842
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Montessori School
2734 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-0500
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 52 students
Montessori School
36 S Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-1952
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 26 students
Christian
1175 W Price Rd Ste 3
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2332
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Baptist
1600 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-4842
Distance: 0.8 mi
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
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
30640 Holly Beach Rd
Port Isabel, TX 78578
(956) 943-4446
Distance: 22.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
All-boys
320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 421-9210
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 26 students
Christian
1175 W Price Rd Ste 3
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2332
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-6 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Episcopal
34 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-5231
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Baptist
1600 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-4842
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Montessori School
2734 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-0500
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 52 students
Montessori School
36 S Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-1952
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Baptist
1600 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-4842
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Montessori School
2734 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-0500
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 52 students
Montessori School
36 S Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-1952
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 3 students
Daycare / Preschool
204 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-7576
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS | 45 students
Sports: 10
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
350 W. Ruben M. Torres blvd
Brownsville, TX 78523
(956) 548-2223
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8560
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8560
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
944 E Los Ebanos Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 372-1433
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Charter School
2250 N Coria
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
0.5 miles
Gr: 9 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 Stanford Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
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