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Starr County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 236 students in Starr County, TX (there are 27 public schools, serving 16,847 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
50% of private schools in Starr County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Starr County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
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
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Map of Kami's Cuddling Center
Kami's Cuddling Center
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool
4206 Juarez St
Rio Grande City, TX 78582
(956) 487-4859
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
236 Students
349,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
100%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,641
$12,796
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,593

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.71
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
191 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
16%
# Black Students
0 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
0 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
0%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
42 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
18%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Starr County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Starr County, TX is Immaculate Conception School.
How many private schools are located in Starr County?
2 private schools are located in Starr County.
What percentage of students in Starr County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Starr County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Starr County?
50% of private schools in Starr County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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