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Academics

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

AP Courses

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

Recommendations

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

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.)
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • Incarnate WordNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

Application Deadline

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

Dual Credit

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

Honors Courses

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

Language Credits Required

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

Notable Programs

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

Robotics

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

Test Score Deadline

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

World Languages

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

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

$28,400

2026-27 rate

$22,800

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 ($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
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: —
Sibling discount10% off for each younger siblingNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campus
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNot postedNov 8, 2026
Required test
None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

ISEE

Offered on campus: Jan 9, 2027

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Not postedDec 14, 2026
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Not postedMar 5, 2027
Financial aid
Need-based
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot posted2518
Enrollment23934248
Student:Teacher14.4:19:18.3:1
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