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Faith Academy

Po Box 577 Zapata, TX 78076

Tel: (956) 765-6549

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Faith Academy in Zapata, TX, serves 18 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through fifth grade in a Christian, town–based setting.
The school employs 2 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
Faith Academy has a high percentage of students of color, representing approximately 86.7% of enrollment.
The school is part of the local private school landscape and ranks among the top 20% in Texas for student diversity.
Faith Academy provides elementary education within a small, community–focused environment in Zapata.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Faith Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Faith Academy
Pre-K	3
Kind	4
1	1
2	4
3	3
4	1
5	2

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Student Body

Total Students

18 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

87%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Faith Academy?

The application deadline for Faith Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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