Compare Schools
Pick up to 4 schools to see them side by side.
CathedralCristo ReyDuchesneFrassatiIncarnate WordO'ConnellSt. AgnesSt. Catherine'sSt. John XXIIISt. Peter CTHSSt. Pius XSt. ThomasStrake Jesuit
3 of 4 selected
Explore by category
Pick a category to see everything these schools publish about it, side by side.
AcademicsCollege CounselingAthleticsFaith & ServiceStudent LifeArtsDaily LifeStudent SupportCollege OutcomesCost & Financial Aid
Academics
Entrance Exam
- Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)
- St. Catherine'sNone (No admission test. Inquiry → adults-only tour → director meeting → application ($150) + records + lesson samples → student classroom visit. 9th graders enter the Adolescent Community (gr 7-9); High School entry is gr 10-12.)
- O'ConnellIn-house placement test (No ISEE/HSPT — 30-60 min Math & Reading placement test, offered Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30. Rolling admissions, no published deadlines.)
World Languages
- Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)
- St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
- O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
Academic Model
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- St. Catherine'sAMI-accredited Catholic Montessori adolescent program — four integrated areas (Theology, Integrated Humanities, Integrated Sciences, Mathematics); internships (Houston Methodist, law/design firms), university partnerships (St. Thomas, Texas A&M AgriLife), independent study; graduates build a "body of work" (No AP program; university partnerships and internships serve the advanced-work role.)
- O'ConnellNot Published
AP Courses
- Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))
- St. Catherine'sNot Published
- O'ConnellNot Published
Corporate Work-Study
- Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.
- St. Catherine'sNot Published
- O'ConnellNot Published
Dual Credit
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- St. Catherine'sNot Published
- O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
Notable Programs
- Cristo ReyNot Published
- St. Catherine'sNot Published
- O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
Commute from home
| Tuition | $8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr | $20,560 2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753 | $9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published) |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's included | Included in tuition see list
| Fees listed separately see fees
| Fees listed separately see fees
|
| Sibling discount | Not Published | 10% off for each younger sibling | Multi-student assistance available (amount not published) |
| Lower school on campus | HS only | Yes 14 months–12th (Montessori) | HS only |
| Open house | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
| Required test | None | None | In-house placement test |
| Application deadline | Not posted | Jan 15, 2027 | Not posted |
| Decision date | Not posted | Mar 5, 2027 | Not posted |
| Financial aid | Need-based | Need-based | Need-based + Merit |
| AP courses | 12 | Not posted | Not posted |
| Enrollment | 472 | 23 | 80 |
| Student:Teacher | 11.8:1 | 14.4:1 | 4.5:1 |
| Mass | Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered | Monthly | Monthly |
| Sports | 10 sports | 6 sports | 13 sports |
| Links |
“Not posted” means the school hasn’t published it yet for this admissions cycle — check each school’s full profile for sources.