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Best Lavaca County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 633 students in Lavaca County, TX.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Texas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private elementary schools in Lavaca County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Lavaca County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students
Catholic
313 S Texana St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4251
(1)
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Map of Shiner Catholic School
Shiner Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Catholic
424 S. St. Ludmila
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3843
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
310 Orth St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-9000
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearLavaca County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20224
20214
20204
20194
20184
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
633 Students
268,603 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearLavaca County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025211214199
2024211208192
2023220208193
2022213216205
2021213211201
2020213203188
2019226211193
2018226208190
2017222215199
2016222213196
2015222203183
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% Average Students of Color
14%
41%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLavaca County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202514%41%33%
202414%40%32%
20237%40%32%
20228%39%32%
20218%39%31%
20208%39%31%
20199%39%31%
20189%39%30%
20179%40%31%
20169%41%31%
20159%42%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
58 Teachers
27,409 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLavaca County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202511:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
20238:110:111:1
20229:110:111:1
20219:110:111:1
20209:110:111:1
20199:110:111:1
20189:110:111:1
201714:110:111:1
201614:111:112:1
201514:111:112:1
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,245
$12,460
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearLavaca County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.390.700.64
20240.390.700.64
20230.340.700.63
20220.320.690.62
20210.320.690.62
20200.320.690.62
20190.300.690.61
20180.300.690.60
20170.300.680.59
20160.300.680.59
20150.300.690.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
896 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
18,085 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLavaca County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%8%5%
20241%7%5%
20231%6%5%
20221%6%5%
20211%6%5%
20201%6%5%
20191%5%4%
20181%6%4%
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# Hispanic Students
68 Students
45,141 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLavaca County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202511%17%9%
202411%17%9%
20234%17%9%
20226%17%8%
20216%17%9%
20206%18%9%
20197%18%8%
20187%18%8%
20175%17%8%
20165%17%8%
20155%18%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
13,626 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
491 Students
118,934 Students
% White Students
77%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLavaca County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202577%45%55%
202477%46%55%
202380%46%55%
202282%47%57%
202182%47%57%
202082%47%58%
201983%47%59%
201883%47%59%
201783%47%61%
201683%47%61%
201583%47%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
417 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
73 Students
67,146 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLavaca County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202511%25%22%
202411%25%22%
202315%26%22%
202211%25%22%
202111%25%20%
202011%24%19%
20199%25%20%
20189%24%20%
201712%26%19%
201612%26%18%
201512%25%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Lavaca County, TX?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Lavaca County, TX include Shiner Catholic School and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Lavaca County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Lavaca County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Lavaca County?
100% of private elementary schools in Lavaca County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Lavaca County are often viewed compared to one another?

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