The Oratory Academy is a private Catholic elementary and junior high school based on the thinking and spirituality of St. Philip Neri, the prophet of joy.
The Academys mission is twofold: to create a learning environment that exemplifies the best in dual language education and to nurture a bi-cultural heritage for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students to better prepare students for life in a global economy.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Oratory Academy is a private Catholic elementary and junior high school based on the thinking and spirituality of St. Philip Neri, the prophet of joy. The Academys mission is twofold: to create a learning environment that exemplifies the best in dual language education and to nurture a bi-cultural heritage for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students to better prepare students for life in a global economy.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Pharr Oratory Of St. Philip Neri School System?
The application deadline for The Pharr Oratory Of St. Philip Neri School System is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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