St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 194 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,300
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Ignatius Martyr 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)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Texas Catholic Conference Education Department

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School
Pre-K	41
Kind	21
1	16
2	20
3	18
4	17
5	11
6	23
7	17
8	10

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1940

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

194 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

78%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,300

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% on Financial Aid

22%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,100

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

GolfSoccer

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

16 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

3D Design and PrintingNational Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

One Act PlayPSIA

Spelling BeeStudent Government

Yearbook

Club or Organization:

Geography BeeLEGO Robotics Club

Math ClubRobotics Engineering

Arts and Music Programs:

ActingChoir

Cooking ClubSpelling Bee

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School Notes

St. Ignatius Martyr School provides a Christian environment wherein students in grades Pre-K through 8, teachers, and parents continually strive to build up the community through the development of every child's spiritual, intellectual, and creative potential.
The school offers a challenging and broad-based curriculum, PK3-8 STEM Program, a highly qualified faculty and staff, one-to-one computing, an after-school program and an extracurricular sports program for students in grades 3-8.

A screening test is administered to all applicants to determine admission and placement. Acceptance and placement of new students will be based on screening test results, standardized test results, and performance evaluation of the most recent report card. Additional testing, interviews, and contact with the sending school may be required prior to acceptance and placement. The decision to admit new students from unaccredited schools or home schools will be preceded by testing and evaluation.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School cost?

St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School's tuition is approximately $8,300 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What sports does St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School offer?

St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School's ranking?

St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School located?

St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School is located in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood of Austin, TX.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 11/10/2023

My 8th grader is thriving in this nourishing, academically robust, faith-based environment where students do come first. The exceptional quality of educators exceeds expectations and the personal responsibility my child now takes for schoolwork is a joy to witness. It's a Godsend to know exactly what my child is doing at school daily thanks to the systems and processes St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School employs. The PTO is phenomenally engaging and the level of communication offered by the school is superb. We are quite pleased with the leadership of the school, too!

- Posted by Parent - Patricia Potyka

5 10/6/2023

We have been at STIM for 3 years now and have children on both ends of the learning spectrum. Great Community. They are doing their best to accommodate all of the needs of the children. Additional resources from the Diocese on this front would be my only additional request.

- Posted by Parent - Anthony Siela

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Austin, TX is $17,994 for elementary schools and $19,115 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Austin, TX is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).