Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Superior Academy
About the School
- Superior Academy in Laredo, TX, is a nonsectarian alternative school serving 24 students in grades 9 through 12 within a city community.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with four full–time teachers.
- Superior Academy is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers and enrolls 100% students of color.
- The school ranks among the top 20% in Texas for diversity based on its student population composition.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Superior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 42%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Superior Academy?
The application deadline for Superior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Superior Academy is Champions Christian Academy (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kristi Lins Academy Ii (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is School Of Wonder (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 130 students
Daycare / Preschool
403 Lindenwood Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 717-3935
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-1 | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool
1703 Commerce Dr
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 727-9888
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 140 students
Specialized Curriculum
7519 Rocio Dr
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 791-2753
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
2104 Quail Creek Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 717-9226
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 27 students
Montessori School
1301 Peaceful Meadows Ct Units 4
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 441-1311
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Montessori School
4020 Santa Maria Ave
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 791-1322
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
1601 Shiloh Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 712-1172
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students
Catholic
1300 Galveston St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 724-8131
Distance: 89.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
1200 N Stadium Rd
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 668-6636
Distance: 92.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
305 N Britton Ave
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-2558
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-1 | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool
1703 Commerce Dr
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 727-9888
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 140 students
Specialized Curriculum
7519 Rocio Dr
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 791-2753
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Montessori School
4020 Santa Maria Ave
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 791-1322
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
1601 Shiloh Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 712-1172
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Catholic
1300 Galveston St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 724-1176
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 130 students
Daycare / Preschool
403 Lindenwood Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 717-3935
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 140 students
Specialized Curriculum
7519 Rocio Dr
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 791-2753
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
2104 Quail Creek Rd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 717-9226
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Montessori School
4020 Santa Maria Ave
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 791-1322
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Christian
1601 Shiloh Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 712-1172
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3700
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-3700
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Amparo Gutierrez Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Calle Del Norte
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-4400
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 473-4400
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
United Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 E Del Mar Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7300
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Barbara Fasken Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11111 Atlanta Dr
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4700
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-4700
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Trautmann Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8501 Curly Ln
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
Laredo, TX 78045
(956) 473-7400
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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