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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)
  • CathedralISEE (or CLT for classical-school students) (Scores due Jan 30, 2027. Application opens first week of Sept 2026, due Jan 15, 2027. A family interview is required (parents + student); a shadow day can be requested at the interview.)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)

Recommendations

  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts

Dual Credit

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)

World Languages

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III

AP Courses

  • St. Agnes25
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)

Family Interview

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • DuchesneNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. Agnes12
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)

Notable Programs

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System
  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement

Academic Model

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • CathedralClassical liberal arts — Trivium (Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric), Shakespeare every year, Junior Thesis, Senior Seminar + Senior Rome Trip. Four Pillars: Sacred Worship, Wisdom, Music, Art. (No AP courses are advertised; dual credit serves the advanced-coursework role.)
  • DuchesneNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • St. Agnes2
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Learning Support

  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • DuchesneNot Published

Robotics

  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • FrassatiNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$28,400

2026-27 rate

$24,050

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

What's included
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $75 ($125 for transfer applicants)
  • Enrollment deposit: $500
  • Tablet PC (technology): $1,725
  • AP test fee: $105 (per AP / Honors-AP class) — optional
  • Senior fee: $350 (seniors only) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150 (per sport) — optional
Included in tuition see list
  • Technology fee ($500)
  • Registration ($300)
  • Student activities ($400)
  • Textbooks ($650)

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75–$125
  • Enrollment deposit (new families): $700
  • Athletics & Fine Arts fee: $250 (per sport/season) — optional
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Fee: $1,500
  • Enrollment deposit: $1,000
  • Technology fee (Grade 9): $2,600
  • Textbooks: $350 (approximate, Upper School)
  • Grade 10 College Tour: $500 (grade 10)
  • Graduation fee: $600 (seniors)
  • Class trips: $175–$2,800 — optional
  • AP exams: $100–$200 (per exam) — optional
  • Athletics fee: $150–$300 (per sport) — optional
Sibling discountNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)Not PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

Open houseNot postedOct 28, 2026Nov 7, 2026Nov 1, 2026
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

HSPT or ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027 · Jan 23, 2027

ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE
Application deadlineNot postedNot postedJan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses25Not postedNot posted20
Enrollment934364Not Published300
Student:Teacher9:111:1Not Published8.1:1
Mass
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Daily
Not Published
Sports12 sports13 sports11 sports12 sports
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