St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School

302 W Church St El Campo, TX 77437
stphilipschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
256 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Saint Philip Catholic School is a private co-educational elementary/middle school sponsored by Saint Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in the Diocese of Victoria.
  • The school is committed to the promotion of academic excellence, individual responsibility, and spiritual awareness.
  • Saint Philip Catholic School endorses the call of the Catholic Bishops of the United States to express its educational ministry through the three objectives of personal spirituality, social justice, and a strong academic program in accord with Christian values.
  • These three objectives reflect the intense commitment of all engaged in the work of Saint Philip Catholic School.
  • Be it known to all that Christ is the reason for our school.
  • He is the unseen, but ever present teacher in our classrooms.
  • He is the model for our faculty and the inspiration of our students.
  • School Motto: To Know, Love, and Serve God & Others
  • Saint Philip Catholic School is a private co-educational elementary/middle school sponsored by Saint Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in the Diocese of Victoria. The school is committed to the promotion of academic excellence, individual responsibility, and spiritual awareness. Saint Philip Catholic School endorses the call of the Catholic Bishops of the United States to express its educational ministry through the three objectives of personal spirituality, social justice, and a strong academic program in accord with Christian values. These three objectives reflect the intense commitment of all engaged in the work of Saint Philip Catholic School. Be it known to all that Christ is the reason for our school. He is the unseen, but ever present teacher in our classrooms. He is the model for our faculty and the inspiration of our students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School's ranking?
St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,270 for elementary schools and $14,737 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Texas is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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