Corpus Christi neighborhoods
Bay Area / Ocean Drive
The Bay Area along Ocean Drive and South Alameda is one of Corpus Christi’s most established family areas, with bayfront parks, older residential streets, and quick access to downtown. Families comparing private schools here often value the central location between the waterfront, Lamar Park-area shopping, and nearby neighborhoods off Alameda and Staples.
4 schools in Bay Area / Ocean Drive
Cathedral of the Palms
Cathedral of the Palms is a faith-based private school in Corpus Christi, TX, serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade. Rooted in Christian values, the school offers a nurturing academic environment across early childhood, elementary, and middle school programs. Families seeking faith-centered education near South Alameda Street will find a close-knit community focused on whole-child development.
First Baptist School
First Baptist School offers a distinctly Christian academic experience and works to develop the whole child through intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth. The curriculum is geared to average and above-average students, with programs beginning in preschool and continuing through elementary grades. Features described include a low student-to-teacher ratio, interactive technology in each classroom, weekly chapel, a library, a hot lunch program, and an indoor air-conditioned gym facility.
Incarnate Word Academy High School
Incarnate Word Academy High School is a faith-based high school serving grades 9–12 on South Alameda Street in Corpus Christi, TX. Rooted in Catholic values, the school provides a structured academic environment for young women in the Coastal Bend community. Contact the school directly for information on tuition, programs, and enrollment.
St. Patrick Catholic School
St. Patrick is a parish school within the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Established in 1950, and accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department by the authority of the Texas Education Association, we serve 280 students in grades PreK-3 through six. We are fortunate to have a Pastor and Associate Pastor who are very involved with the school as well as the support of our parish family, St. Patrick Church . The academic curriculum begins with a strong foundation in Reading and Math. The Department of Education named the school a "Blue Ribbon School of Excellence" in 1985, 1996 and 2006. St. Patrick School truly educates the "whole" child. In order to achieve this goal, there are formal programs in Art, Music, Computer Applications, Guidance and Spanish. Believing that a healthy body contributes to a healthy mind, all students participate in Physical Education, with competitive athletics incorporated at an appropriate level. Extra-curricular activities are an essential part of the educational program. We have an award-winning Chess and Math programs. We have instruction in art, dance, guitar, piano and choir. Students participate in organized basketball, volleyball and track. Students are also encouraged to be involved by joining the Student Council, Safety Patrol, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. Service is an important part of our program and many students serve as Altar Servers, lectors, musicians and gift-bearers at Mass. High standards, a comprehensive curriculum, strong parental support and proven instructional strategies promote outstanding achievement for every student at St. Patrick School and provide continuous formation of their spiritual development. Our school mascot is the Shamrock, our school colors are green and white and our school song is "Lady of Knock".