St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School

302 W Church St
El Campo, TX 77437

Saint Philip Catholic School is a private co-educational elementary/middle school sponsored by Saint Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in the Diocese of Victoria.

The school is committed to the promotion of academic excellence, individual responsibility, and spiritual awareness.

Saint Philip Catholic School endorses the call of the Catholic Bishops of the United States to express its educational ministry through the three objectives of personal spirituality, social justice, and a strong academic program in accord with Christian values.

These three objectives reflect the intense commitment of all engaged in the work of Saint Philip Catholic School.

Be it known to all that Christ is the reason for our school.

He is the unseen, but ever present teacher in our classrooms.

He is the model for our faculty and the inspiration of our students.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 256 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School 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 Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

256 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: To Know, Love, and Serve God & Others

Saint Philip Catholic School is a private co-educational elementary/middle school sponsored by Saint Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in the Diocese of Victoria. The school is committed to the promotion of academic excellence, individual responsibility, and spiritual awareness. Saint Philip Catholic School endorses the call of the Catholic Bishops of the United States to express its educational ministry through the three objectives of personal spirituality, social justice, and a strong academic program in accord with Christian values. These three objectives reflect the intense commitment of all engaged in the work of Saint Philip Catholic School. Be it known to all that Christ is the reason for our school. He is the unseen, but ever present teacher in our classrooms. He is the model for our faculty and the inspiration of our students.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TX School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 256 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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