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Pharr Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 440 students in Pharr, TX, 2% of all K-12 students in Pharr, TX are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Pharr, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pharr Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep
Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students
Catholic
1407 W Moore Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-3056
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Map of The Pharr Oratory Of St. Philip Neri School System
The Pharr Oratory Of St. Philip Neri School System
Gr: K-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
1407 W Moore Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 781-3056
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Pharr, TX Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
440
Students
-38.4% (-274 students) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
91%
Students of Color
-3.2% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.1% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pharr)
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,104 Schools
# Students
440 Students
350,131 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPharr, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
2025220183179
2024220178172
2023307179174
2022310189185
2021310185180
2020310178171
2019417185175
2018417183172
2017357191180
2016357189178
2015357178167
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% Students of Color
91%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPharr, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202591%41%34%
202491%41%34%
202396%41%33%
202296%40%33%
202196%40%32%
202096%40%32%
201995%40%31%
201895%40%31%
201794%41%32%
201694%41%32%
201594%42%32%
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0.34
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearPharr, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20250.340.710.65
20240.340.710.65
20230.210.700.65
20220.220.700.64
20210.220.700.64
20200.220.700.64
20190.100.700.63
20180.100.700.63
20170.190.690.61
20160.190.690.61
20150.190.690.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPharr, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20231%6%5%
20221%6%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%5%4%
20191%5%4%
20181%4%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
352 Students
53,672 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPharr, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202580%16%9%
202480%16%9%
202389%16%9%
202288%16%8%
202188%16%9%
202088%17%9%
201995%17%8%
201895%17%8%
201790%17%8%
201690%17%8%
201590%17%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
15,719 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
30 Students
137,789 Students
% White Students
7%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPharr, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
20257%40%52%
20247%41%52%
20233%41%52%
20223%43%54%
20213%43%54%
20203%43%54%
20194%42%56%
20184%43%56%
20176%43%58%
20166%43%58%
20156%44%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
500 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
56 Students
113,085 Students
% of Others Students
13%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPharr, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202513%33%26%
202413%32%26%
20237%33%25%
20228%31%25%
20218%31%25%
20208%31%24%
20172%31%22%
20162%31%22%
20152%29%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
32,429 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPharr, TX AvgTexas (TX)National
202513:111:111:1
202413:111:111:1
202315:111:111:1
202215:111:111:1
202115:111:111:1
202015:111:112:1
201916:111:112:1
201816:111:112:1
201714:111:112:1
201614:111:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pharr, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Pharr, TX is Oratory Athenaeum For University Prep.
How many private schools are located in Pharr?
2 private schools are located in Pharr.
What percentage of students in Pharr go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Pharr are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pharr?
100% of private schools in Pharr are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Pharr are often viewed compared to one another?

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