Nueces County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private elementary schools serving 2,637 students in Nueces County, TX.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Texas private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private elementary schools in Nueces County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 2,637
  • Average Tuition: $7,330
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 61%
  • View Nueces County, TX School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 2,637
  • Average Tuition: $7,330
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 61%
  • View Nueces County, TX School Trends

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

Annapolis Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
3875 S.Staples
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 991-6004
Map of Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students
Catholic
2917 Austin St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 883-0857
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Academy Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
5814 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 991-3305
(6)
Map of St. Anthony School
Gr: K-8 | 100 students
Catholic
203 Dunne Ave
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-3814
St. James Episcopal School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Episcopal)
602 South Carancahua Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 883-0835
(6)
Map of St. Patrick School
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students
Catholic
3340 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 852-1211
Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: K-4 | 24 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
801 E Main St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2778
Map of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students
Catholic
5002 Kostoryz Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 853-9392
(1)
Map of Arlington Heights Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Church of the Nazarene
9550 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 241-0090
Map of Bishop Garriga Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students
Catholic
3114 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(367) 851-0853
(2)
Map of Coggin Memorial School
Gr: K-8 | 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
6645 Downing St
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(391) 991-6968
Map of First Baptist School
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Baptist
3115 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 884-8931
Map of Grace Temple Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
Assembly of God
11222 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 289-7770
Map of Masterpiece Bilingual Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 11 students
Montessori School (Christian)
3202 Rodd Field Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 816-2447
Map of Most Precious Blood Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students
Catholic
3502 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 852-4800
River Hills Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-7 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
13505 IH 37
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 933-1114
(6)
Map of River Hills Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students
Baptist
16318 Fm 624
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 933-1114
St. Pius X Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
737 Saint Pius Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 992-1343
(1)
Map of Solid Rock Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 14 students
Pentecostal
5017 Curtis Clark Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 992-4471
Yorktown Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
5025a Yorktown Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 985-9960
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Nueces County, Texas

Nueces County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students
Catholic
2526 Soledad St
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 884-9142

Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
20 Schools

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# Students
2,637 Students
269,360 Students

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% Average Students of Color
61%
41%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
249 Teachers
27,458 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1220
(Out of 1600)
1237
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,330
$12,445
Average Summer Program Cost
$100
$684
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$5,444
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.70

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# American Indian Students
2 Students
896 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
18,074 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%

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# Hispanic Students
984 Students
45,120 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
17%

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# Black Students
250 Students
13,609 Students
% Black Students
10%
5%

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# White Students
690 Students
118,900 Students
% White Students
26%
45%

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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
417 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
669 Students
67,933 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Nueces County, TX?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Nueces County, TX include Incarnate Word Academy-elem Level, Annapolis Christian Academy, and St. Anthony School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Nueces County?
20 private elementary schools are located in Nueces County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Nueces County?
Nueces County private elementary schools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the Texas private school average of 41%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Nueces County?
100% of private elementary schools in Nueces County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Nueces County are often viewed compared to one another?

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