St. Pauls Episcopal Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 280 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,909
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Pauls Episcopal Day School
Nursery	60
Pre-K	105
Kind	22
1	20
2	21
3	18
4	14
5	6
6	14

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Pre-K largest at 105 students, making it the biggest grade by far at St. Pauls Episcopal Day School.

Year Founded

1956

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Motto

Educating the whole child in mind, body, and spirit.

Student Body

Total Students

280 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

school uniform M-Th, free dress on Fridays

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,909

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Tuition Notes

Tuition rate of $7909 applies to elementary students (grades 1-6). PreK/Kinder Tuition: $7565 Early School Tuition: $7346 (5 Day), $4795 (MWF) and $3447 (TTh). Additional costs incurred for after school care, if needed.

% on Financial Aid

25%

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Jenny Peel

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

FootballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

School Notes

St. Paul's Episcopal School is Waco`s premier private school serving students Early Toddler through Sixth Grade.
We offer a 21st century education to students in the Waco community.
We believe in educating the whole child in mind, body, and spirit.

Open to students of all faiths, St. Paul's Episcopal School emphasizes academic rigor, faith and spiritual formation, and the intent to cultivate student leaders who will carry the torch as responsible citizens within our global community. St. Paul's grows confident, flexible life-long learners.
At St. Paul's, students receive a well balanced education, with Spanish, technology, art, music, and physical education taught along with our core curriculum.
As a graduate of St. Paul's school, our sixth graders are ready to enter and succeed in any middle/high school. Many go on to become national merit scholars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Pauls Episcopal Day School cost?

St. Pauls Episcopal Day School's tuition is approximately $7,909 for private students.

What schools are St. Pauls Episcopal Day School often compared to?

St. Pauls Episcopal Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Waco Montessori School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Pauls Episcopal Day School?

The acceptance rate of St. Pauls Episcopal Day School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Pauls Episcopal Day School offer?

St. Pauls Episcopal Day School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Pauls Episcopal Day School's ranking?

St. Pauls Episcopal Day 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. Pauls Episcopal Day School?

The application deadline for St. Pauls Episcopal Day School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is St. Pauls Episcopal Day School located?

St. Pauls Episcopal Day School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Waco, TX. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown.

School Calendar

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Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

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The average private school tuition in Waco, TX is $9,962 for elementary schools and $10,304 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).