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Entrance Exam

  • 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.)
  • Incarnate WordISEE (School code 570451; up to two scores. Application opens Aug 17, 2026.)
  • St. AgnesISEE (School code 443420; up to 2 scores; first attempt before Dec 1 (ERB rule))

AP Courses

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate Word18 (Academics page says 18, FAQ says 19; AP Honor Roll Platinum; >75% of AP testers score 3-5)
  • St. Agnes25

Recommendations

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordMath + English teachers (HAIS forms); transcripts 6th, 7th, 1st-sem 8th
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)

Academic Model

  • 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.)
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Agnes97 (% of AP exams scored 3+)

Application Deadline

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate Word2026-12-14 (Earliest deadline of the Houston Catholic schools; supplemental materials Jan 29, 2027)
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Dual Credit

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordYes (4 courses with Lone Star College)
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Agnes12

Language Credits Required

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Agnes2

Notable Programs

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordYoung Leaders Program; 5 endorsements; STEM emphasis
  • St. AgnesNot Published

Robotics

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances

Test Score Deadline

  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01

World Languages

  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
  • Incarnate WordNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
Commute from home
St. Catherine's Montessori
Incarnate Word Academy
St. Agnes Academy
Tuition
$20,560

2026-27 rate · 9th grade; grades 10-12: $20,753

$22,800

2026-27 rate

$28,400

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $150
  • Tuition deposit: $750
  • New Student Fee: $850
  • Facility fee: $800
  • Program fee: $2,500–$2,750
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $350
  • Tuition deposit: $500
  • Freshman fee (orientation camp): $350 (freshmen)
  • Senior fee (graduation + retreat): $300 (seniors)
  • Books: —
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
Sibling discount10% off for each younger siblingNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNov 8, 2026Not posted
Required test
None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Dec 14, 2026Not posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not posted
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based

No merit scholarships

AP coursesNot posted1825
Enrollment23248934
Student:Teacher14.4:18.3:19:1
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Sports6 sports10 sports12 sports
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