St. Anthony School

635 Bonham St Columbus, TX 78934
www.stanthonycolumbus.net

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Anthony School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

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Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
One Act PlayPSIA Academic Competition

School Notes

  • Saint Anthony School is committed to promoting academic excellence, individual responsibility, and spiritual awareness among the students so they may live more fully in relationship with God and others.
  • "Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school, the unseen but everpresent teacher in its classes, the model of its faculty, and the inspiration of its students." Saint Anthony School endorses the call of the Catholic Bishops of the United Stated to express its educational ministry through the three objectives of personal spiritually, social justice, and a strong academic program in accord with Christian values.
  • This comitment extends to build Christian community and to fostering Christian services to the whole human family.
  • Saint Anthony School is committed to promoting academic excellence, individual responsibility, and spiritual awareness among the students so they may live more fully in relationship with God and others. "Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school, the unseen but everpresent teacher in its classes, the model of its faculty, and the inspiration of its students." Saint Anthony School endorses the call of the Catholic Bishops of the United Stated to express its educational ministry through the three objectives of personal spiritually, social justice, and a strong academic program in accord with Christian values. This comitment extends to build Christian community and to fostering Christian services to the whole human family.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are St. Anthony School often compared to?
St. Anthony School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Michael Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Anthony School offer?
St. Anthony School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Sailing, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Anthony School's ranking?
St. Anthony School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Anthony School?
The application deadline for St. Anthony School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Texas is $12,499 for elementary schools and $14,232 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Texas is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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