Presbyterian Pan American School is a Christian college preparatory school that educates and empowers young adults for leadership in the global community. Our mission is to challenge these students academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically in order to prepare them for lives that demonstrate Leadership, Inquiry, Faith, and Enterprise (LIFE).
We are a mission agency of the Synod of the Sun, affiliated by covenant agreements with the Synod, the Presbyterian Church (USA), and with the national church in Mexico.
The academic program provides students with a broad and solid base of knowledge within a highly disciplined and structured environment.
We seek to sharpen skills in problem solving, critical thinking and research to ensure each student's success in college. This is made possible by the student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average class of 20 students.
The faculty members are well-qualified by education, their temperament, and from their teaching experience.
They make your subjects come alive by relating them to your own life experiences.
Faculty members become more than teachers, they become your friends.
Various faculty members are involved in the students' lives beyond the classroom as advisers and/or sponsors for various activities on or off campus.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,000
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jun. 30 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Presbyterian Pan American School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1912
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants/skirt and School Shirt
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jun. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,000
Tuition Notes
Financial Aid is available. Payment plans are available.
% on Financial Aid
96%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Joe Louis Garcia
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
School Notes
- Presbyterian Pan American School is a college preparatory school, grounded in Christian love and service, for young people from the Americas and beyond. Our mission is to challenge these students academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically in order to prepare them for lives that demonstrate Leadership, Inquiry, Faith, and Enterprise (LIFE). We are a mission agency of the Synod of the Sun, affiliated by covenant agreements with the Synod, the Presbyterian Church (USA), and with the national church in Mexico. The academic program provides students with a broad and solid base of knowledge within a highly disciplined and structured environment. We seek to sharpen skills in problem solving, critical thinking and research to ensure each student's success in college. This is made possible by the student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average class of 20 students. The faculty members are well-qualified by education, their temperament, and from their teaching experience. They make your subjects come alive by relating them to your own life experiences. Faculty members become more than teachers, they become your friends. Various faculty members are involved in the students' lives beyond the classroom as advisers and/or sponsors for various activities on or off campus.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Presbyterian Pan American School cost?
Presbyterian Pan American School's tuition is approximately $19,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Presbyterian Pan American School?
The acceptance rate of Presbyterian Pan American School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Presbyterian Pan American School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Texas with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Presbyterian Pan American School offer?
Presbyterian Pan American School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.
What is Presbyterian Pan American School's ranking?
Presbyterian Pan American School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Presbyterian Pan American School?
The application deadline for Presbyterian Pan American School is Jun. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Jun. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Calendar
View the Presbyterian Pan American School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
Easter & Spring Break (Events)
April 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
5 5/6/2018
Attended in 1976, best year of my life, still have wonderful memories after attending only one year.Thanks Pan Am.
5 7/24/2015
Presbyterian Pan American School gives students an opportunity to have a very good education. I have seen great results in my daughters.
5 4/4/2013
We were looking for a school that would instill many values in my child and open them up to many cultures. We feel we successfully found that here. The teachers were always accessible and willing to help. I think this experience will help my daughter going forward in life.
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