St. Anthony of Padua provides a learner-centered curriculum that recognizes individual learning styles, maintains high academic standards, and nurtures the development of a life-long love of learning.
Educators are challenged to utilize a variety of methods, promote higher level thinking skills, and engage students actively in learning.
They continually evaluate and update instruction utilizing current educational research and technology to provide an environment that allows each student to achieve his or her highest potential.
Offering classes for PreK3 through 8th grade, it provides a challenging curriculum, foreign language instruction at all grade levels, competitive athletics, fine arts, band, music, theater arts, classroom-based technology, and a before and after school program.
Graduates of SAOPCS meet or exceed academic and extra curricula requirements in highly competitive private and public schools.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012
Student Body
Total Students
374 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
School Notes
- St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Seeks to guide our children to holiness through a Christ-Centered education. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School is an Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston school,accredited with the Accreditation Commission of the Texas Catholic Conference and has been awarded the AdvancED and National Blue Ribbon awards.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School offer?
St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Drill Team, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School's ranking?
St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Anthony Of Padua Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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