St. Cecilia Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 598 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Cecilia Catholic School
Pre-K	93
Kind	54
1	64
2	60
3	49
4	53
5	52
6	58
7	62
8	53

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Year Founded

1958

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2022

Student Body

Total Students

598 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Cecilia Catholic School is the fulfillment of the educational ministry of the Roman Catholic Church in a parochial environment.
It has as its mission the ongoing Christian formation of the whole child by developing the greatest potential of each individual spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, culturally, and physically.
The academic standards of St. Cecilia School are set by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Commission, the Texas Education agency, the Catholic Diocese of Galveston-Houston, the Principal, Staff, and School Board of St. Cecilia.

School Motto: The ongoing Catholic formation and education of the whole child in mind, heart, and spirit, in preparation for an adult life of commitment and service.

St. Cecilia Catholic School is the fulfillment of the educational ministry of the Roman Catholic Church in a parochial environment.
It has as its mission the ongoing Christian formation of the whole child by developing the greatest potential of each individual spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, culturally, and physically.
The academic standards of St. Cecilia School are set by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Commission, the Texas Education agency, the Catholic Diocese of Galveston-Houston, the Principal, Staff, and School Board of St. Cecilia.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Cecilia Catholic School cost?

St. Cecilia Catholic School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Cecilia Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Cecilia Catholic School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What is St. Cecilia Catholic School's ranking?

St. Cecilia Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Cecilia Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Cecilia Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Cecilia Catholic School located?

St. Cecilia Catholic School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 25 other private schools located in Westside.

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The average private school tuition in Houston, TX is $18,683 for elementary schools and $22,417 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Houston, TX is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).