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Annual Tuition

Cathedral2,285,000 (2026-27 rate)
St. John XXIII2,210,000 (2026-27 rate)
Cristo Rey800,000 (2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr)

Need-Based Financial Aid

CathedralYes (Administered through FACTS Grant & Aid. The school reports an endowment restricted to tuition assistance, and states that it works with accepted families on affordability.)
St. John XXIIIYes (Clarity ($60 fee); aid families also apply for TEFA (doesn't reduce SJ23 aid) and complete 10-40 volunteer hours)
Cristo ReyYes (The entire tuition model is need-based; also TEFA, ACE scholarships, school scholarships. 10 monthly payments Aug-May.)

Merit Scholarships

CathedralYes (Sts. Peter & Paul (merit), Newman (need + formation), essay-based pillar scholarships. Deadline Jan 23, 2027; FACTS application required for any award.)
St. John XXIIIYes (SJ23 Merit Scholarship for students demonstrating excellence)
Cristo ReyNot Published

Included in Tuition

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Cristo ReyAll classes and materials · Laptop (kept 4 years + college) (Not included: athletics fees, lunch, optional carpool service)

Income Eligibility

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIIINot Published
Cristo ReyDemonstrated financial need is required for admission. 2027-28 household income caps: 2 people $64,920 · 3 $81,960 · 4 $99,000 · 5 $116,040 (scales to 10: $201,240). Limited hardship exceptions above caps.

Payment Plans

CathedralNot Published
St. John XXIII1 payment (no fee) · 2 payments (+$100) · 10 payments May-Feb (+$200)
Cristo ReyNot Published

Sibling Discount

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory of Houston
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$8,000 2026-27 · sliding scale by income — average family pays $783/yr
What's included	Fees listed separately No itemized fees published.	Fees listed separately see fees New Student Enrollment Fee: $500 Financial aid application (Clarity): $60 — optional	Included in tuition see list All classes and materials Laptop (kept 4 years + college)
Sibling discount	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Not Published
Lower school on campus	HS only	HS only	HS only
Open house	Nov 7, 2026	Not posted	Not posted
Required test	ISEE (or CLT for classical-school students)	ISEE	None
Application deadline	Jan 15, 2027	Not posted	Not posted
Decision date	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Financial aid	Need-based + Merit	Need-based + Merit	Need-based
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	12
Enrollment	Not Published	432	472
Student:Teacher	Not Published	11.3:1	11.8:1
Mass	Daily	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly Fridays, 10:00 AM Daily Mass also offered
Sports	11 sports	13 sports	10 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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