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Sacred Heart Catholic School
St. James Episcopal School

Val Verde County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 457 students in Val Verde County, TX (there are 18 public schools, serving 11,242 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Val Verde County, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Val Verde County Private Schools (2026-27)

Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
209 E Greenwood St
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 775-3274
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St. James Episcopal School Photo
St. James Episcopal School
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Episcopal
206 W Greenwood St
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 775-9911
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Map of The Bible Way Christian Academy
The Bible Way Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Pentecostal
409 E Cortinas St
Del Rio, TX 78840
(830) 775-9921
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Overview

Category
This State (TX)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
457 Students
349,926 Students
% Average Students of Color
86%
42%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
32,427 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,700
$12,796

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.71
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
20,183 Students
% Asian Students
0%
6%
# Hispanic Students
317 Students
53,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
16%
# Black Students
5 Students
15,719 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
45 Students
137,788 Students
% White Students
10%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
89 Students
112,970 Students
% of Others Students
20%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Val Verde County, TX?
The top ranked private schools in Val Verde County, TX include St. James Episcopal School and Sacred Heart Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Val Verde County?
3 private schools are located in Val Verde County.
What percentage of students in Val Verde County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Val Verde County are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Val Verde County?
100% of private schools in Val Verde County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Val Verde County are often viewed compared to one another?

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