In 1883, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word opened Our Lady of Refuge School as a private boarding school.
The school prospered and grew, and it is now an affiliate of Our Lady of Refuge Parish.
Today, OLOR School continues to provide the same high quality education to its students who represent a multi-cultural population, including students from Eagle Pass, Seco Mines, Quemado, El Indio and Piedras Negras, Mexico.
The school affirms that parents are the primary educators and that teachers are partners in the total education process.
A challenging curriculum is offered to students of Pre- Kinder 3 through Grade 8.
English is emphasized. The curriculum offered is approved by the Diocesan Department of Education, the Texas Catholic Conference (TCCED) and the Education Agency of the State of Texas.
It integrates religious, intellectual, cultural and physical activities. We boast of a strong Early Childhood program.
Children in grades one through eight are taught the following subjects: religion, English, language arts, science, social studies and math.
This curriculum is enhanced with courses in physical education, art, music, computer education, guidance and Spanish.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
231 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- In 1883, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word opened Our Lady of Refuge School as a private boarding school. The school prospered and grew, and it is now an affiliate of Our Lady of Refuge Parish. Today, OLOR School continues to provide the same high quality education to its students who represent a multi-cultural population, including students from Eagle Pass, Seco Mines, Quemado, El Indio and Piedras Negras, Mexico. The school affirms that parents are the primary educators and that teachers are partners in the total education process. A challenging curriculum is offered to students of Pre- Kinder 3 through Grade 8. English is emphasized. The curriculum offered is approved by the Diocesan Department of Education, the Texas Catholic Conference (TCCED) and the Education Agency of the State of Texas. It integrates religious, intellectual, cultural and physical activities. We boast of a strong Early Childhood program. Children in grades one through eight are taught the following subjects: religion, English, language arts, science, social studies and math. This curriculum is enhanced with courses in physical education, art, music, computer education, guidance and Spanish.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The application deadline for Our Lady Of Refuge Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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