Funding fit
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School was in the Texas Comptroller's TEFA participating-school finder when we checked on October 11, 2026, so a student with a Texas Education Freedom Account can use it here. For 2026-27 the account is $10,474 per student. It's paid to the school through the Odyssey platform in three deposits: 25% on July 1, 25% on October 1 and 50% on February 1. To be in the program, a school has to be accredited by a TEPSAC-recognized body or TEA, have operated for at least two school years, and give a norm-referenced test every year in grades 3-12.
The school also offers pre-K. TEFA pays the full award for 3- and 4-year-olds who meet one of the state's free pre-K criteria, which include free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, limited English and having an active-duty military parent. Kindergarten eligibility is broader, so a child can stay at the same school.
As a Catholic school, it is part of a system the Archdiocese of San Antonio says takes TEFA on all 35 of its campuses. If a family doesn't receive TEFA, the Archdiocese's Hope for the Future tuition assistance is the next place to look. Parish and sibling rates must keep applying for TEFA families.
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“At Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, students receive a strong academic foundation through small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a supportive Catholic environment. We focus on meeting each child’s needs while nurturing faith, leadership, and a love for lifelong learning. Personalized Learning · Small Class…”
The school's description in the TEFA finder
In the U.S. Department of Education's Private School Survey (2023-24), the school reported 79 K-12 students, 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, a 7.1818181818:1 student-teacher ratio and a 180-day school year.
Programs reported to the state
Discounts reported to TEFA: Scholarships Available.
Associations (federal survey): National Catholic Educational Association.
Questions to ask
- Are you confirming seats for families awarded in the next TEFA cycle, and how do you handle late awards?
- What is tuition for my child's grade, and which fees (registration, books, technology, uniforms, lunch) can come from the account?
- Which discounts do you offer, such as sibling, church member or military, and what aid is there 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 an approved TEFA pre-K provider, and do you take child care assistance for after-care?
After grade 5: nearby schools that continue
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School ends at grade 5. These schools serve grade 6 through 12 and are among the closest of the same tradition:
- Sacred Heart Catholic School: grades PK-12, about 22 mi away · in TEFA
- St. Gerard Catholic School: grades 6-12, about 31 mi away
- Providence Catholic School: grades 6-12, about 32 mi away · in TEFA
- Holy Cross of San Antonio: grades 6-12, about 33 mi away · in TEFA
Closest schools with profiles
- Sacred Heart Catholic School: Catholic School, grades PK-12, 22.0 mi · TEFA
- Mighty B Learning LLC: Independent & Secular School, grades K-12, 22.1 mi · TEFA
- Omega Leadership Academy: Christian School, grades K-12, 26.2 mi · TEFA
- Victory Learning Center: Christian School, grades 9-12, 26.6 mi
- McCauley Christian Academy: Christian School, grades PK-12, 26.9 mi · TEFA
- Holy Name Catholic School: Catholic School, grades PK-8, 27.2 mi · TEFA
IEP funding for nearby districts
| Home district | TEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026) | IEP: speech only (00) | IEP: mainstream (40) | IEP: resource / self-contained (41-44) | IEP: residential facility (81-89) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Valley ISD | 318 | $11,425 | $17,039 | $15,914 | $26,173 |
| Lytle ISD | under 30 | $11,535 | $17,622 | $16,682 | $28,114 |
| Devine ISD | under 30 | $11,538 | $17,646 | $16,695 | $28,159 |
| Hondo ISD | under 30 | $11,551 | $17,730 | $16,781 | $28,391 |
Totals are the $10,474 base plus the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts come from the TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026); districts with fewer than 30 participants aren't listed in that report. All San Antonio-area districts →
We list 3 K-12 private schools in Castroville, Lytle & the Southwest Counties, and 3 of them were in the TEFA finder.