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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • 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.)
  • St. John XXIIIISEE (School code 570048; 9th grade. 11th/12th transfers submit PSAT. Last cycle: opened Sept 1, deadline Jan 15, docs Jan 31, rolling after.)

World Languages

  • O'ConnellSpanish I-III · German (IV dual credit) · American Sign Language I-III
  • St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)

AP Program

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)

Dual Credit

  • O'ConnellYes (Via Galveston College: English III/IV, US History, Government, Spanish I/II, German IV (TSI test required))
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

Notable Programs

  • O'ConnellSTEAM electives: Robotics, Computer Science, Esports, Horticulture, Graphic Design; Honors Engineering I & II; A La Carte program for homeschoolers
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

Recommendations

  • O'ConnellNot Published
  • St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only
Commute from home
O'Connell College Preparatory School
St. John XXIII College Preparatory
Tuition
$9,100

2025-26 rate (newest published)

$22,100

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee: $450
  • Technology fee: $200
  • Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Enrollment Fee: $500
  • Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discountMulti-student assistance available (amount not published)2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNot posted
Required test
In-house placement test
ISEE
Application deadlineNot postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot postedNot posted
Enrollment80432
Student:Teacher4.5:111.3:1
Mass
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Sports13 sports13 sports
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