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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • 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))
  • FrassatiHSPT or ISEE (Either test is accepted. On-campus HSPT: Jan 9 + Jan 23, 2027. ERB member 571107. Transfers may substitute PSAT.)

Recommendations

  • St. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesEnglish + Math teachers (due Jan 14, 2027)
  • Frassati3 — Principal/Counselor, English, Math (via FACTS); transcripts 6th-8th

World Languages

  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • St. Catherine'sSpanish · Latin/French/ASL/Portuguese via independent study & university partnerships
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiFrench (through AP; Bordeaux/Lourdes exchange) · Spanish (through AP)

AP Courses

  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes25
  • FrassatiNot Published

Dual Credit

  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (University of St. Thomas (one course/yr) + Catholic University of America (entrepreneurship))

Academic Model

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • 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
  • FrassatiNot Published

AP Exams Scored 3+

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

Application Deadline

  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published

Family Interview

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiYes (~30 min, student + parents with faculty — Jan 23 (8am-3pm) or Jan 28 (3-5pm), 2027; signups Nov 2026.)

Honors Courses

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes12
  • FrassatiNot Published

Language Credits Required

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes2
  • FrassatiNot Published

Learning Support

  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiNot Published

Notable Programs

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesNot Published
  • FrassatiPhysics-first science sequence; Ethics & Culture department; House System

Robotics

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. AgnesSpectrum 3847 — 12 consecutive FIRST Championship appearances
  • FrassatiNot Published

Test Score Deadline

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • St. Catherine'sNot Published
  • St. Agnes2027-02-01
  • FrassatiNot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$27,900

2026-27 rate

$20,560

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

$28,400

2026-27 rate

$24,050

2026-27 rate

What's included
Included in tuition see list
  • Laptop & technology

Charged separately:

  • Application fee: $75
  • Registration fee: $700
  • Camp Aquinas (freshman retreat): $650 (freshmen)
  • Class retreat: $325 (returning/transfer students)
  • Books: $550
  • Athletics fee: $250 (per sport) — optional
  • AP exam: $99 (per course) — optional
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
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
Sibling discount$2,000/yr per sibling after the first10% off for each younger siblingNot Published$3,000 off 2nd student; $9,425 off 3rd (tuition only)
Lower school on campusHS only
Yes

14 months–12th (Montessori)

HS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 6, 2026Not postedNot postedOct 28, 2026
Required test
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026 · Jan 9, 2027

None
ISEE

Offered on campus: Nov 14, 2026

HSPT or ISEE

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

Application deadlineJan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Not postedNot posted
Decision dateMar 5, 2027Mar 5, 2027Not postedNot posted
Financial aid
Need-based + Merit
Need-based
Need-based

No merit scholarships

Need-based
AP courses21Not posted25Not posted
Enrollment79123934364
Student:Teacher9:114.4:19:111:1
Mass
Monthly
Monthly
Weekly

Thursdays, 9:10 AM

Weekly

Thursdays, 9:15 AM

Sports12 sports6 sports12 sports13 sports
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