St. Marks School serves 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the Texas Association of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS).
The student:teacher of St. Marks School is 19:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Methodist.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Marks School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
School Motto
Education is our mission.
School Mascot
Eagles
Student Body
Total Students
503 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
navy blue pants, red or white shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Marks School offer?
St. Marks School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Marks School's ranking?
St. Marks School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Marks School?
The application deadline for St. Marks School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Marks School located?
St. Marks School is located in the Zach White neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
School Reviews
5 6/22/2015
St. Marks is an excellent school to send your child. The students and teachers are caring a friendly. As an alumni of this school (I attended from Pre-K to 8th grade) I can vouch for the excellent academics. I always completed my work on time and got the support I needed, and I had an extremely personal experience. In public high school I am not completing my work on time and I feel like the teachers do not care whether I do well or not. I would give anything to return to St. Marks. The school does not offer many options for fine arts in middle school (students are given a choice between band or art; I chose band. My band class was an experience in itself, but I cannot say anything on the current music program - it has changed directors since my time there.), but athletics are pretty popular. There's not much stress on playing a sport, just a lot of support for the sports themselves, which leaves everyone with a lot of school spirit which translates into a pretty fun environment to attend school in. The middle school has a new building, which is absolutely beautiful and is chock full of all the amenities a middle school needs. From an adorable little library to the showpiece of the elementary and middle school, the new gymnasium, the new building is something to be proud of. If you want your children to receive the best education, public and private, you should send your children to St. Mark's.
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