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 Stats (2025)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1946
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.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson often compared to?
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What is True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson's ranking?
True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson?
The application deadline for True Cross Catholtic School - Dickinson is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/2/2025
I enjoyed my time here and made many friends and connections. Classes keep getting smaller and smaller, though-
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.
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