Funding fit
St. John Berchmans 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 reports special-education services or a learning-differences focus. If a TEFA student has a current IEP on file with TEA, the account is larger. For a Harlandale ISD resident it's about $15,595 to $16,653 for regular-campus IEP settings, capped at $30,000.
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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“St. John Berchmans Catholic School is a faith-filled school community serving students in PreK 3 through 8th grade, where every child is known and called by name. Guided by our values of servant leadership, community builder, zealous learner, and peacemaker, we partner with families to provide a rigorous,…”
The school's description in the TEFA finder
In the U.S. Department of Education's Private School Survey (2023-24), the school reported 87 K-12 students, 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, a 4.6774193548:1 student-teacher ratio and a 180-day school year.
Programs reported to the state
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?
- Which IEP settings and needs do you have room for, and do you bill on-campus therapy as a school fee?
- Are you an approved TEFA pre-K provider, and do you take child care assistance for after-care?
After grade 8: nearby schools that continue
St. John Berchmans School ends at grade 8. These schools serve grade 9 through 12 and are among the closest of the same tradition:
- Holy Cross of San Antonio: grades 6-12, about 3 mi away · in TEFA
- Providence Catholic School: grades 6-12, about 5 mi away · in TEFA
- Central Catholic High School: grades 9-12, about 5 mi away · in TEFA
- St. Gerard Catholic School: grades 6-12, about 5 mi away
Closest schools with profiles
- St. James the Apostle School: Catholic School, grades PK-8, 2.0 mi · TEFA
- St. John Bosco School: Catholic School, grades PK-8, 2.7 mi · TEFA
- Holy Cross of San Antonio: Catholic School, grades 6-12, 3.0 mi · TEFA
- McCauley Christian Academy: Christian School, grades PK-12, 3.4 mi · TEFA
- New Life Christian Academy Hybrid: Christian School, grades PK-12, 4.0 mi · TEFA
- Victory Learning Center: Christian School, grades 9-12, 4.1 mi
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlandale ISD | 131 | $11,370 | $16,653 | $15,595 | $25,250 |
| South San Antonio ISD | 144 | $11,381 | $16,729 | $15,657 | $25,432 |
| Southside ISD | 89 | $11,380 | $16,722 | $15,652 | $25,416 |
| East Central ISD | 411 | $11,385 | $16,757 | $15,681 | $25,499 |
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 →
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