Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The First School
About the School
- The First School in El Campo, TX offers co–ed education for grades PK through 5 in a town setting with a total enrollment of 110 students.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 22 teachers, allowing for small class sizes.
- The First School is affiliated with the Other Lutheran orientation and serves a student body that is 83% students of color, ranking it in the top 20% of private schools in Texas for diversity.
- The school provides a regular elementary program and is located in the town of El Campo, Texas, offering education from preschool through fifth grade.
- Nearby private schools with similar grade offerings include Presbyterian Preschool and St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School, located within one mile in El Campo.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
The First School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 42%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The First School?
The application deadline for The First School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to The First School is Faith Christian Academy (17.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Presbyterian Preschool (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
312 Depot St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7474
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Catholic
302 W Church St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-2901
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Christian
5227 Fm 1301 Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 531-1000
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School (Catholic)
2001 Katy Ave
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5632
Distance: 24.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
3920 Dorris St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-2185
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Christian
5227 Fm 1301 Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 531-1000
Distance: 24.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
3920 Dorris St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-2185
Distance: 27.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
807 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 781-5330
Distance: 40.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
Episcopal
1201 Austin St
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 342-3161
Distance: 40.7 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
Special Education School (Baptist)
17424 W Grand Pkwy S., #282
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(832) 886-4940
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Catholic
302 W Church St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-2901
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Christian
5227 Fm 1301 Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 531-1000
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School (Catholic)
2001 Katy Ave
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5632
Distance: 24.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Christian
3920 Dorris St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-2185
Distance: 27.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
807 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 781-5330
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
312 Depot St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7474
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
Catholic
302 W Church St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-2901
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Christian
5227 Fm 1301 Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 531-1000
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School (Catholic)
2001 Katy Ave
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5632
Distance: 33.5 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 91 students
Church of Christ
904 Texas Ave
Sweeny, TX 77480
(979) 548-6001
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
106 E Milam St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 532-2465
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 532-2465
0.5 miles
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Norris St
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6341
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-6341
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Roberts
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5481
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5481
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
501 W Webb
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7514
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7514
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 Meadow Ln
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5812
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-5812
1.7 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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