Funding fit for St. Mary Catholic School
As of October 9, 2026, St. Mary Catholic School does not appear in the Texas TEFA participating-school finder. Schools can apply at any time if they meet the accreditation and two-year operating requirements. If you are considering this school, ask whether it has applied. You can also look at school-based aid, the federal scholarship tax credit that starts in January 2027, and the participating schools nearby listed below.
The school also serves pre-K. TEFA pays the full award for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds whose families meet the free public pre-K criteria (income, English learner, military, foster care and similar). Kindergarten eligibility is broader, so a child can stay at the same school.
As a Catholic school, it may offer Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston tuition assistance (applied through FACTS) and parishioner rates on top of TEFA. Under the state's guidelines, those discounts continue for TEFA families.
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In the U.S. Department of Education's Private School Survey (2023-24), the school reported 217 K-12 students, 28 full-time-equivalent teachers and a 7.5874125874:1 student-teacher ratio.
Associations (federal survey): National Catholic Educational Association.
Questions to ask this school
- Have you applied to participate in TEFA? When do you expect a decision?
- What is tuition for my child's grade, and which fees (registration, books, technology, uniforms, lunch) can be paid from the TEFA account?
- Which discounts do you offer (sibling, church member, employee), and what need-based aid is available for the balance?
- Will you accept the TEFA payment schedule (25% July, 25% October, 50% February), or do you need a deposit from personal funds?
- Are you a Texas Rising Star provider, and do you take Workforce Solutions child care assistance for before- and after-care?
TEFA with an IEP: what it's worth near League City
| Home district | TEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026) | IEP: speech only (00) | IEP: mainstream (40) | IEP: resource / self-contained (41-45) | IEP: residential facility (81-89) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek ISD | 565 | $11,434 | $17,095 | $15,961 | $26,308 |
| Friendswood ISD | 79 | $11,452 | $17,222 | $16,066 | $26,612 |
| Dickinson ISD | 235 | $11,419 | $16,997 | $15,880 | $26,073 |
| Texas City ISD | 160 | $11,386 | $16,769 | $15,691 | $25,528 |
| Galveston ISD | 107 | $11,385 | $16,756 | $15,691 | $25,518 |
| Santa Fe ISD | 91 | $11,485 | $17,369 | $16,326 | $27,228 |
Totals = $10,474 base + the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts: TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026). All Houston-area districts →
Private schools near St. Mary Catholic School
We list 23 K-12 private schools in League City, Friendswood & Galveston County, and 15 of them participate in TEFA. See all of them →
Holy Family Catholic School
Galveston · Grades PK-8
Funding fit →Catholic SchoolsO'Connell College Preparatory School
Galveston · Grades 9-12
Funding fit →Catholic SchoolsOur Lady of Fatima Catholic School - Texas City
Texas City · Grades PK-8
Funding fit →Catholic SchoolsOur Lady of Lourdes School
Hitchcock · Grades PK-8
Funding fit →Catholic SchoolsQueen of Angels
Dickinson · Grades K-12
Funding fit →Catholic SchoolsSt. Mary Catholic School League City
League City · Grades PK-8
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