Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Santa Cruz Catholic School
About the School
- Santa Cruz Catholic School serves 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The student:teacher of Santa Cruz Catholic School is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Santa Cruz Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
272 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 42%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Cruz Catholic School's ranking?
Santa Cruz Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Santa Cruz Catholic School?
The application deadline for Santa Cruz Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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