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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.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
  • DuchesneISEE (Administered externally; campus tour + family interview also required)
  • Cristo ReyNone (No ISEE/HSPT. Reviews grades, test scores, recommendations + 30-min student interview. Must be 14 by Sept 1, work-authorized, and income-eligible.)

Recommendations

  • St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • DuchesneEnglish and/or Math teacher + principal/head of school; 2 years transcripts
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

AP Courses

  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Duchesne20 (AP enrollment caps: soph 1 / jr 2 / sr 3; AP exam required if enrolled)
  • Cristo Rey12 (Plus 4 Pre-AP (2026-27 list))

Dual Credit

  • St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneYes (University of St. Thomas partnership; online electives via SophieConnect + One Schoolhouse)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Learning Support

  • St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneRobotics and competitive debate programs; IT internship with Microsoft certification; junior Research Paper requirement
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

World Languages

  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneFrench (incl. Advanced IV-DELF B1) · Spanish (incl. AP) · American Sign Language I-III
  • Cristo ReySpanish (through AP Language & Literature) (3 foreign-language credits required)

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Application Deadline

  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Corporate Work-Study

  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Cristo ReyEvery student works one weekday (~7 hrs) at a corporate partner (140+ partners); 4 students job-share one position; schedules built so no classes are missed. Graded 4-credit Practicum; 750+ work hours by graduation; school provides transport to jobs.

Honors & AP Courses

  • St. Pius X25 (Honors/AP combined; 490 AP exams, 49 AP Scholars in 2025)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Honors Courses

  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • Duchesne12 (Called "Advanced" courses)
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

STEM Recognition

  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published

Test Prep

  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • DuchesneNot Published
  • Cristo ReyNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$22,850

2026-27 rate

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$33,600

2026-27 rate · Upper School

$8,000

2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr

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
Included in tuition see list
  • Textbooks (physical + digital)
  • iPad + keyboard case with insurance
  • AP exam fees
  • SAT/ACT prep
  • Course fees (ceramics, science labs)
  • Academic support
  • Most extracurricular/athletic expenses
  • Lab goggles + PE uniforms
  • Parking

Charged separately:

  • ISEE exam (paid to ERB): $170 (applicants) — optional
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
Included in tuition see list
  • All classes and materials
  • Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Sibling discountHalf tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled childNot PublishedNot PublishedNot Published
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS only
Yes

PK3–12

HS only
Open houseNot postedDec 3, 2026Nov 1, 2026Not posted
Required test
ISEE
ISEE

Offered on campus: Oct 31, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

ISEE
None
Application deadlineNot postedJan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateNot postedMar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
AP coursesNot postedNot posted2012
Enrollment6551,390300472
Student:Teacher7:110:18.1:111.8:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly

Daily Mass also offered

Not Published
Monthly

Fridays, 10:00 AM

Daily Mass also offered

Sports14 sports17 sports12 sports10 sports
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