Incarnate Word Academy, a 3K to 8th grade Catholic School, exists to provide an environment for learning in which God is the highest value.
Our faculty is dedicated to providing each student with a Catholic educational experience that encourages academic excellence, develops the whole person, fosters a life-long love of learning and promotes an awareness of needs of the community.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1853
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
3K to 5th grade: $4250.00
6thh to 8th grade: $4,950.00
ESL : $4,700.00
Registration fee: $ 130.00
Books & Fees : $ 375.00
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Admissions Director
Sister Irma Gonzalez
Admissions Associate
Sister Marilyn Springs, (Elem)
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Bears, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Chess Club, Daisies, Girl Scouts, Nation Elementary Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Tigers, Webelos, Wolfs
Bears, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Chess Club, Daisies, Girl Scouts, Nation Elementary Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Tigers, Webelos, Wolfs
School Notes
- Incarnate Word Academy is dedicated to providing a safe and family centered environment for learning that integrates academic excellence and faith formation. IWA is fully accredited by Texas Catholic Conference Education Department and Southern Association of Schools and Colleges. Our faculty uses state of the art technology in providing an education of the whole person. Each classroom is equipped with a SmartBoard and the technology curriculum uses both iPad and Windows platforms for extended learning experience.
- Incarnte Word Academy is proud of its diverse student body. It has the only intensive English as a Second Language program provided by the non-public school sector.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Incarnate Word Academy offer?
Incarnate Word Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Incarnate Word Academy?
The application deadline for Incarnate Word Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Incarnate Word Academy located?
Incarnate Word Academy is located in the Mitte Cultural District neighborhood of Brownsville, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Mitte Cultural District.
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