St. Pius X Grade School

1007 Geronimo Dr El Paso, TX 79905
elpasostpiusx.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Pius X Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
213 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
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School Notes

  • The mission of St. Pius X School is to educate and prepare students as disciples of Jesus based on solid Catholic traditions and Gospel values; and to foster the integral education and development of our students and the school community within the richness of our border reality.
  • The guiding philosophy of St. Pius X School is to provide a safe and caring environment in which optimum learning can take place.
  • In this atmosphere, students are encouraged to develop in the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical and artistic domains.
  • Basic to the educational program at St. Pius X is a deep conviction that each child is an unique individual.
  • Therefore, the school seeks to provide conditions in which each child's needs can be addressed.
  • School Motto: Our Catholic schools in the Diocese of El Paso provide an environment in which children are loved and challenged to grow in faith, knowledge and the skills necessary to reach their full potential as children of God.
  • The mission of St. Pius X School is to educate and prepare students as disciples of Jesus based on solid Catholic traditions and Gospel values; and to foster the integral education and development of our students and the school community within the richness of our border reality. The guiding philosophy of St. Pius X School is to provide a safe and caring environment in which optimum learning can take place. In this atmosphere, students are encouraged to develop in the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical and artistic domains. Basic to the educational program at St. Pius X is a deep conviction that each child is an unique individual. Therefore, the school seeks to provide conditions in which each child's needs can be addressed.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Pius X Grade School?
The acceptance rate of St. Pius X Grade School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
What is St. Pius X Grade School's ranking?
St. Pius X Grade School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Pius X Grade School?
The application deadline for St. Pius X Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Pius X Grade School located?
St. Pius X Grade School is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 4 other private schools located in Mission Valley.

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The average private school tuition in El Paso, TX is $9,471 for elementary schools and $11,500 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in El Paso, TX is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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