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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)
  • 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.)
  • 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.)

Recommendations

  • St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts
  • CathedralMath, English + Administrator (HAIS forms); transcripts 3 prior years; student essay
  • St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only

Dual Credit

  • St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))
  • CathedralYes (University of St. Thomas partnership (est. June 2023))
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

Learning Support

  • St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)
  • CathedralLearning Enrichment Center — an individual learning plan for every student; tutoring, accommodations and testing support
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

World Languages

  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • CathedralLatin I-IV · Greek I-II · Modern language elective (Years 3-4)
  • St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)

Academic Model

  • St. Pius XNot 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.)
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

AP Program

  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. John XXIIIAP and honors coursework offered (count not published; Course Selection Guide not public)

Family Interview

  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • CathedralYes (Family interview at the school — parents and student)
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

Honors & AP Courses

  • St. Pius X25 (Honors/AP combined; 490 AP exams, 49 AP Scholars in 2025)
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts
  • CathedralNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$22,850

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$22,100

2026-27 rate

What's included
Fees listed separately see fees
  • Registration fee (new students): $350
  • Graduation fee (seniors): $280 (seniors)
  • Athletics fee: $150–$350 (per sport) — optional
  • Learning for Success program: $2,500 (if enrolled in program) — optional
  • Bus transportation: $1,550 — optional
Fees listed separately

No itemized fees published.

Fees listed separately see fees
  • New Student Enrollment Fee: $500
  • Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discountHalf tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled childNot Published2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseNot postedNov 7, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE
ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)
ISEE
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not posted
Decision dateNot postedNot postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP coursesNot postedNot postedNot posted
Enrollment655Not Published432
Student:Teacher7:1Not Published11.3:1
Mass
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Sports14 sports11 sports13 sports
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