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Academics

Entrance Exam

  • St. ThomasISEE (School code 571055; freshmen. Transfers: ISEE or PSAT.)
  • Strake JesuitISEE (School code 570964; 9th/10th applicants. 11th-12th transfers submit PSAT instead. ISEE fee $170 (paid to ERB).)
  • St. Pius XISEE (School code 571082; 9th-grade applicants. Transfers submit PSAT/SAT/ACT. School offers an ISEE prep course. Application opens Sept 1.)
  • 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. ThomasMath + English teachers (HAIS forms, after Dec 1); student statement + resume; report cards gr 6-8
  • Strake Jesuit3 — English teacher, Math teacher, Principal/Counselor (electronic via mySJ, not before Nov 1)
  • St. Pius XMath + English teachers, Principal/Counselor; student essay; transcripts
  • St. John XXIIITeacher recommendations (school forms) + official transcripts; interviews for transfers only

Learning Support

  • St. ThomasLearning Enrichment Center; college counseling with 4-year plan
  • Strake JesuitAcademic Resource Center + Learning Resource Center (learning differences)
  • St. Pius XPaul A. Gilliam '98 Learning for Success program — structured academic support ($2,500/yr)
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

Application Deadline

  • St. Thomas2027-01-15 (Opens Aug 3, 2026; supporting docs due Jan 31; rolling after)
  • Strake Jesuit2027-01-15 (Supplemental documents due Jan 31; rolling after that if space)
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

Dual Credit

  • St. ThomasYes (4 dual-credit courses via University of St. Thomas)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Pius XYes (Via college partnerships (institutions not named))
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

World Languages

  • St. ThomasFrench · Spanish · Mandarin · Latin
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • St. John XXIIISpanish (confirmed via Spanish NHS; full list not published)

AP Courses

  • St. Thomas21 (40+ advanced/AP courses overall)
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

AP Program

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

AP Scholar Awards

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake Jesuit388
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

Honors & AP Courses

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

Notable Programs

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNot Published
  • St. Pius X"Engineer Your World I & II," Computer Science; electives in Business, Law, Psychology, Media Arts
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

STEM Recognition

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitNewsweek: #27 of 5,000 STEM schools
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published

Test Prep

  • St. ThomasNot Published
  • Strake JesuitFree Ray Dass PSAT/SAT/ACT prep; national SAT/ACT test center on campus
  • St. Pius XNot Published
  • St. John XXIIINot Published
Commute from home
Tuition
$27,900

2026-27 rate

$29,970

2026-27 rate

$22,850

2026-27 rate

$22,100

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
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
  • 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 see fees
  • New Student Enrollment Fee: $500
  • Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional
Sibling discount$2,000/yr per sibling after the firstNot PublishedHalf tuition for a 3rd concurrently enrolled child2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)
Lower school on campusHS onlyHS onlyHS onlyHS only
Open houseDec 6, 2026Dec 3, 2026Not postedNot posted
Required test
ISEE

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

ISEE

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

ISEE
ISEE
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 + Merit
Need-based + Merit
AP courses21Not postedNot postedNot posted
Enrollment7911,390655432
Student:Teacher9:110:17:111.3:1
Mass
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Sports12 sports17 sports14 sports13 sports
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