Private School Review - Established 2003

Best Starr County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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
View Profile
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
View Profile

Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearStarr County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20202
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Students
236 Students
349,966 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearStarr County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025118183179
2024118178172
2023118179174
2022118189185
2021118185180
2020118178171
2019207185175
2018207183172
2017207191180
2016207189178
2015207178167
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Students of Color
100%
42%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearStarr County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025100%41%34%
2024100%41%34%
2023100%41%33%
2022100%40%33%
2021100%40%32%
2020100%40%32%
2019100%40%31%
2018100%40%31%
2017100%41%32%
2016100%41%32%
2015100%42%32%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
32,469 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearStarr County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202512:111:111:1
202412:111:111:1
202312:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201914:111:112:1
201814:111:112:1
201714:111:112:1
201614:111:112:1
201514:112:112:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearStarr County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202520%47%55%
202420%47%54%
202320%46%54%
202220%46%54%
202120%46%54%
202020%45%54%
201920%45%53%
201820%45%53%
201720%45%53%
201620%44%52%
201520%43%52%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearStarr County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025171415
2024171415
2023171415
2022171415
2021171415
2020171415
2019171415
2018171415
2017171415
2016171415
2015171415
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,641
$14,031

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearStarr County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$3,641$14,096$15,012
2024$3,641$11,363$13,254
2023$3,641$10,749$12,626
2022$3,641$10,383$12,187
2021$3,641$10,002$11,800
2020$3,641$9,827$11,512
2019$3,641$9,511$11,293
2018$3,641$9,029$11,017
2017$3,641$8,700$10,708
2016$3,641$8,409$10,356
2015$3,641$7,930$9,939
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average % on Financial Aid
40%
23%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearStarr County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202540%23%34%
202440%23%34%
202340%24%34%
202240%24%33%
202140%24%33%
202040%24%32%
201940%23%31%
201840%23%30%
201740%22%30%
201640%21%29%
201540%21%28%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,325

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearStarr County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$4,337$7,073
2024$1,000$4,531$6,930
2023$1,000$4,079$6,469
2022$1,000$3,959$6,289
2021$1,000$3,796$6,055
2020$1,000$3,690$5,921
2019$1,000$3,396$5,795
2018$1,000$3,260$5,456
2017$1,000$3,153$5,319
2016$1,000$3,082$5,105
2015$1,000$3,281$5,030
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.71

Diversity Score Trends

YearStarr County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20250.320.710.65
20240.320.710.65
20230.320.700.65
20220.320.700.64
20210.320.700.64
20200.320.700.64
20190.270.700.63
20180.270.700.63
20170.270.690.61
20160.270.690.61
20150.270.690.61
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
20,195 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearStarr County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20231%6%5%
20221%6%4%
20211%6%4%
20201%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%4%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hispanic Students
191 Students
53,692 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearStarr County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202581%16%9%
202481%16%9%
202381%16%9%
202281%16%8%
202181%16%9%
202081%17%9%
201984%17%8%
201884%17%8%
201784%17%8%
201684%17%8%
201584%17%8%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students
n/a
15,738 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
n/a
137,814 Students
% White Students
n/a
40%
# 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
42 Students
112,837 Students
% of Others Students
18%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearStarr County AverageTexas (TX) AverageNational Average
202518%33%26%
202418%32%26%
202318%33%25%
202218%31%25%
202118%31%25%
202018%31%24%
201914%31%24%
201814%31%23%
201714%31%22%
201614%31%22%
201514%29%21%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full County Data: Full County Dataset XML | Full County Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

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).

Recent Articles

How Much Homework Is Too Much?
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (TX):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: