Shiner Catholic School

Shiner Catholic School is a private, Roman Catholic K-12 school in Shiner, Texas.
It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria in Texas.
It has two components: St. Lumila Elementary School and St. Paul High School.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Shiner Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1897
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 42%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Cardinal
Source: Verified school update

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What schools are Shiner Catholic School often compared to?
Shiner Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is Shiner Catholic School's ranking?
Shiner Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Shiner Catholic School?
The application deadline for Shiner Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,292 for elementary schools and $14,696 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Texas is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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