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)
- Top-Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
307 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$5,616/year for Kinder - 8th Grade
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 Private 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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Quick Facts
1407 W Moore Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-3056
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-3056
- miles
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(956) 686-7574
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(956) 686-7574
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1100 Gumwood Ave
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(956) 686-3651
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-3651
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Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 682-2345
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 682-2345
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(Episcopal)
2500 North 10th Street
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(956) 686-0231
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 686-0231
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