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The Pharr Oratory Of St. Philip Neri School System

1407 W Moore Rd
Pharr, TX 78577

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Tel: (956) 781-3056

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The Oratory Academy is a private Catholic elementary and junior high school based on the thinking and spirituality of St. Philip Neri, the prophet of joy.

The Academys mission is twofold: to create a learning environment that exemplifies the best in dual language education and to nurture a bi-cultural heritage for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students to better prepare students for life in a global economy.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 133 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

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Student Body

Total Students

133 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$1,440/year

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Oratory Academy is a private Catholic elementary and junior high school based on the thinking and spirituality of St. Philip Neri, the prophet of joy. The Academys mission is twofold: to create a learning environment that exemplifies the best in dual language education and to nurture a bi-cultural heritage for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students to better prepare students for life in a global economy.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 133 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Hidalgo County, TX is $5,079 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).