Bishop Garriga Middle School
As the Catholic educating community at Bishop Garriga Middle Preparatory School, our mission is to form the whole child by integrating gospel values into daily life affecting spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical growth.
Our school will undergo a Texas Catholic Conference Education Department School Accreditation Visit.
The Accreditation Visit is scheduled for Tuesday through Friday, November 4-7, 2008.
An Accreditation Team has been appointed by the TCCED through the assistance of the Office of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
The team is comprised of four members whose primary function is to verify that our school is in compliance with the standards, policies, and expectations of the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bishop Garriga Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
182 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- As the Catholic educating community at Bishop Garriga Middle Preparatory School, our mission is to form the whole child by integrating gospel values into daily life affecting spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical growth. Our school will undergo a Texas Catholic Conference Education Department School Accreditation Visit. The Accreditation Visit is scheduled for Tuesday through Friday, November 4-7, 2008. An Accreditation Team has been appointed by the TCCED through the assistance of the Office of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Corpus Christi. The team is comprised of four members whose primary function is to verify that our school is in compliance with the standards, policies, and expectations of the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bishop Garriga Middle School?
The application deadline for Bishop Garriga Middle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/6/2020
This school is great everything about it is just what I want for my kids I'd recommend this school to anyone.
5 8/4/2014
Sons haved loved it. Great sports programs like soccer and State Champ Basketball team. Good offering studies like computer classes. Even martial arts. Lots of creative crafty projects that I believe helps kids remember. Great, supportive parents and staff. Great low price too. I recommend the school, DEFINITELY !
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