For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 110 students in Yoakum, TX (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,458 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Yoakum, TX are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
100% of private schools in Yoakum, TX are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Yoakum, TX (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
310 Orth St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-9000
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-9000
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Overview
This Town (Yoakum)
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
110 Students
349,798 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
41%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
32,438 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,094 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
20,236 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
53,825 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
16%
# Black Students
2 Students
15,801 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
48 Students
138,065 Students
% White Students
44%
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
33 Students
112,745 Students
% of Others Students
30%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Yoakum, TX?
1 private schools are located in Yoakum, TX.
What percentage of students in Yoakum go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Yoakum are educated in private schools (compared to the TX state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Yoakum?
100% of private schools in Yoakum are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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