The mission church of St. Margaret Mary School in Leander, Texas was founded in 1942 by priests of the Holy Cross Order to serve the small group of Catholics living in the Leander, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill and Jollyville areas.
The people had petitioned the Holy Cross priests to build a church for them in their area.
So eager were they to have a church, despite their small numbers and poor finances, that they built a church sanctuary mostly by themselves at Hwy 183 in Leander.
The mission and the area it served grew slow'ly through the years and was served by a number of Holy Cross and diocesan priests - first as a mission of St. Helen's in Georgetown and later as a mission of St. William's in Round Rock and then St. Thomas More of Austin.
St. Margaret Mary is a warm and diverse family unified by our Roman Catholic faith through the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Like the Apostles, we teach and proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ and through our ministries we serve the needs of the community in Sacrament, Word, and Deed.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked KY School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Margaret Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004, 2015
Student Body
Total Students
718 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 11%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The mission church of St. Margaret Mary School in Leander, Texas was founded in 1942 by priests of the Holy Cross Order to serve the small group of Catholics living in the Leander, Cedar Park, Liberty Hill and Jollyville areas. The people had petitioned the Holy Cross priests to build a church for them in their area. So eager were they to have a church, despite their small numbers and poor finances, that they built a church sanctuary mostly by themselves at Hwy 183 in Leander. The mission and the area it served grew slow'ly through the years and was served by a number of Holy Cross and diocesan priests - first as a mission of St. Helen's in Georgetown and later as a mission of St. William's in Round Rock and then St. Thomas More of Austin. St. Margaret Mary is a warm and diverse family unified by our Roman Catholic faith through the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Like the Apostles, we teach and proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ and through our ministries we serve the needs of the community in Sacrament, Word, and Deed.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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St. Margaret Mary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body.
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The application deadline for St. Margaret Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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