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Annual Tuition

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)
O'ConnellYes (Merit awards for academic performance + extracurricular involvement; parish/community scholarships; multi-student assistance)

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)
O'ConnellYes (Guardian Angel Scholarship (needs-based, volunteer component) via FACTS Grant & Aid; TEFA state accounts accepted)

Sibling Discount

Payment Plans

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

Commute from home

	Cathedral High School	St. John XXIII College Preparatory	O'Connell College Preparatory School
Tuition	$22,850 2026-27 rate	$22,100 2026-27 rate	$9,100 2025-26 rate (newest published)
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	Fees listed separately see fees Registration fee: $450 Technology fee: $200 Sports fee: $150–$250 (per sport ($450 all-season package)) — optional
Sibling discount	Not Published	2nd student $17,680 ($4,420 off)	Multi-student assistance available (amount 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	In-house placement test
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 + Merit
AP courses	Not posted	Not posted	Not posted
Enrollment	Not Published	432	80
Student:Teacher	Not Published	11.3:1	4.5:1
Mass	Daily	Weekly Daily Mass also offered	Monthly
Sports	11 sports	13 sports	13 sports
Links	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions	Full profile Admissions

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