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True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson

400 Fm 517 Rd E
Dickinson, TX 77539

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True cross catholic school, the first parochial school on the Galveston county mainland,was founded in 1946, by father Thomas Carney, and was originally staffed by the sisters of Sisters of St. Mary of Namar.

True cross catholic school has been providing a high-quality catholic educational experience to Galveston county and its surrounding areas.

True cross school is a community called by god to grow in wisdom and grace just as Jesus did when he was a child.

As we grow spiritually, academically, and emotionally, we will learn to share our god-given gifts with others.

In this way, the kingdom of god will grow and prosper to his eternal glory.

True cross catholic school is a Christ catholic school Community, who, united with its parish, and in collaboration with its families, nurtures and form the minds, hearts, and spirits of the children it serves.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 160 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1946

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Student Body

Total Students

160 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

True cross catholic school, the first parochial school on the Galveston county mainland,was founded in 1946, by father Thomas Carney, and was originally staffed by the sisters of Sisters of St. Mary of Namar. True cross catholic school has been providing a high-quality catholic educational experience to Galveston county and its surrounding areas. True cross school is a community called by god to grow in wisdom and grace just as Jesus did when he was a child. As we grow spiritually, academically, and emotionally, we will learn to share our god-given gifts with others. In this way, the kingdom of god will grow and prosper to his eternal glory. True cross catholic school is a Christ catholic school Community, who, united with its parish, and in collaboration with its families, nurtures and form the minds, hearts, and spirits of the children it serves.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 1/2/2025

I enjoyed my time here and made many friends and connections. Classes keep getting smaller and smaller, though-

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Dorian

5 6/21/2021

I enjoyed my time at True Cross, and I am glad I had the opportunity to attend. I made lasting friendships and great memories.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sarah

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 160 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Galveston County, TX is $6,005 for elementary schools and $7,231 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Galveston County, TX is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).