For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 58 students in 78521, TX (there are 37 public schools, serving 28,057 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in 78521, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in 78521, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in 78521, TX (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Guadalupe Regional Middle School
(Catholic)
1214 Lincoln Street
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 504-5568
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 504-5568
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
78521, Texas Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Luke Catholic School (Closed 2025)
(Catholic)
2850 Price Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 544-7982
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 544-7982
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Valley Christian High School (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
1190 Mackintosh Dr.
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 542-5222
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 542-5222
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 78521, TX?
1 private schools are located in 78521, TX.
What percentage of students in 78521 go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in 78521 are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 78521?
100% of private schools in 78521 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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